Thelma Works

Thelma Works obituary, Jonesboro, LA

Thelma Works

Thelma Works Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro on Mar. 8, 2024.

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Mrs. Thelma (Thompson) Works, age 97, was born September 26, 1926 in Chatham, Louisiana to C.E. (Ed) and Alma (Foster) Thompson. She went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2024 in Alexandria, LA.
Thelma was retired from Special School District No. 1 at Central LA State Hospital in Pineville, LA. She also traveled to many different places and countries with her Air Force husband. She was a member of Horseshoe Dr. United Methodist Church and was a member of United Methodist Women.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, Grady L. Works; son, Garry Lee Works; sister, Gladys Thompson Jiles and her husband, Harvey Jiles.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Bonnie Works; grandson, Will Hyde; a host of cousins and friends.
Funeral services for Thelma will be held at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home chapel in Jonesboro, LA on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 11:00AM with Pastor Carolyn Fletcher officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00AM until time of service. Burial will follow in Chatham Cemetery in Chatham, LA under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving the family as pallbearers will be Louis Smith, Randy Mehling, Frank Stehr, Buck Holt, Ralph Ducote and Dillon Lockwood. Honorary pallbearers will be Bridget Brossett and Emily Lockwood.
A special "Thank You" to her dear friend, Louis Smith, who was like a son to her and his wife, Kim. Also, "Thank You" to his sisters, Anita Brewer and Kathy Holt who were such a blessing to her. She also wanted to say "Thank You" to Sharon Ducote for being a good friend and always keeping her hair beautiful; as well as Colleen Koonce, who was a wonderful friend and always there for her. Also "Thank You" to Bridget Brossett for always keeping her house clean and being a good friend. And "Thank You" to all the others who were so kind to her.
Memorials may be made to Horseshoe Dr. Methodist Church, 1600 Horseshoe Dr. Alexandria, LA 71301 or to the charity of your choice.

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