Thelma M. Wilson
November 16, 1935 ~ August 25, 2020
Thelma M. Wilson, 84, of Columbus, passed into eternal life at 1:14 p.m. August 25, 2020, at Columbus Regional Hospital surrounded by her family using video technology.
Thelma was born November 16, 1935, in Edmonton, Kentucky, the daughter of the Rev. William Thomas England and Laura England. She married the Rev. James B. Wilson January 26, 1952. He survives.
Thelma was a faithful member of Jewell Village Separate Baptist Church. As a pastor’s wife, she held many positions in the church through out the years.
Thelma loved her family and friends. She always was eager to lend a helping hand any way she could. She left many precious memories in our hearts.
She loved working in her yard and visiting with neighbors, family and friends.
There will be a private funeral service for immediate family only due to Covid related issues. The family does apologize, but feels this is best for their family at this time.
Memorials may be made to the Bartholomew County Humane Society or Love Chapel, as Thelma loved animals and helping others.
Survivors include her husband, J.B.; daughter, Debra (Danny) Hoagland of Columbus; son-in-law, Danny (Bonita) Harper of Columbus; grandchildren, Trina (John) Newton of Hope and Eric (Amanda) Harper of Hartsville; great-grandchildren, Ineshia (Jason) Foddrill of North Vernon, Kody Newton, Kristina Newton and Kindra (Joey Hendricks) Newton, all of Columbus, and Waylon Harper and Jovie Harper of Hartsville; great-great grandchildren, Landin Foddrill and Alivya, both of North Vernon, and Allyson Newton of Columbus; twin sister, Zelma Fields of Glendale, Arizona; several nieces and nephews; along with several exchange student great-grandkids that loved her as their own grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William England, Carlton England, and W.L. England; daughter, Jeanette Sue Harper; and three great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Kayla and Karina Newton.
The family has decided that the services will be live streamed through the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home website. Please visit www.jewellrittman.com, below the obituary pictures, there will be a a link to join the live stream at 9:25 a.m. September 9, 2020.
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Our deepest sympathy! She was a great lady!
Buel Fields and family.
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We are so sorry for your loss
Rob and Danita Forgey
This is not good bye but see ya later Aunt Thelma.
I cannot think of a more devoted servant of the Lord than Thelma! She was always serving in her church, helping others and being a wonderful witness! Whenever we needed prayer she would always be the first to come to the altar with us! We will miss you Thelma! What a happy reunion when we meet again! Love you! Jayme and Cheryl Spurgeon
On behalf of the Kinney & Stadler Families, I would like to send our thoughts and prayers to Thelma’s family. Thelma held a special place in all our hearts since she spent many hours and days as part of our families. She was particularly kind with helping my mother during her final years. She will always be fondly remembered and sorely missed.
With Love,
Jane Anne Stadler
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My mom knew Thelma every since grade school they was very close. Mom and all of us will miss her more then we can say.. Prayers and deepest thoughts are with the hole family.Love you all.
Debbie, Prayers for you and your family.
~Cindy Lamb
My most recent memory of Thelma is the last several months visiting my sister a neighbor to the Wilsons. She was kind & looked after my sisters place in their absence. Both were friendly & I enjoyed the few times I had chats with her.
My heart goes out to the family in these times of their loss. There will be a void that can not be replaced & I know her daughters cared deeply for their parents & the importance of protecting others. God Bless
Mr. Wilson & his family with healing, comfort & peace through the days ahead.
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She is my dearest great-grandma and I love her so much. She was part of my exchange student life. She cared a lot about people around her and just like any great-grandma, she loved to spoil he great-grandkid. It made me feel like home back then. Thank you for being part of my life, Ma. I will always love you.
~ Tiffa
A lack of words express the sympathy for the loss of Thelma and J.B.. These two were truly children of God and will be missed.
Thelma was such a kind woman and very generous. I will always remember her for her great hugs and laughter when I got to visit them for Christmas. Thelma always made her famous potato salad to go with our dinner and how I always enjoyed it so much.
I still see their faces and know that they are looking down on all of us smiling their bright smiles. You will be truly missed.
We may have lost two remarkable people from this world but they will never be forgotten. I look forward to reuniting with them in eternal peace one day.
Much love and prayers for the family and friends during their loss.
Daniel J. Kannady
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Thelma and J.B. lived next door to me. They were great people. I will miss them dearly and was glad to have known them.
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