Thelma Parker Obituary
Thelma Sue Parker, age 70 of Fairmount, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at her residence.
Thelma was born on November 17, 1954 in Gordon County, GA, the daughter of the late William Melvin Dutton and Nellie Jo Evans Dutton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: her grandmother, Emily Cook Evans; and brother, Robert Lamar Sluder. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and working with her hands. Thelma was a hard worker who loved and always took care of her family and her animals.
Thelma is survived by: two sons, Glenn Parker and Shane Greeson; two daughters, Melissa Sue Parker and Mary Ann Bradford; and grandchildren, Mitchell Parker and his family, Rhonda Goforth and her family, and Hailey Parker Gliddon and her family.
Private Services will be held at a later date.
You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com
Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Thelma Sue Parker.
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