Thelma Thompson Wilson, Henryetta, died March 9, 2023 in Henryetta. She was born July 17, 1926 to Robert “Bob” Edward, Sr. and Gussie Leona Thompson.
She graduated from Henryetta High School in 1945, where she sang in a quartet. While in high school
she worked part time as a secretary at the Blaine Theater and later as a telephone operator for Henryetta.
She married Kenneth Wilson of Stigler, in 1946. After their marriage and birth of their daughter in 1948, they moved to Oklahoma City for over 60 years until Kenneth’s death in 2009. They attended Church of the Servant United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City.
After her husband’s death, Thelma moved back to her hometown of Henryetta.
Thelma is survived by her daughter Marsha Wilson Smith, Henryetta; a granddaughter, Tiffany Reeder and her husband,Corrie Reeder; grandson, Jason York and his wife, Christine York, who live in Houston, TX; four great-grand children Ashley, Emily Brandon and Justin.
Family will be receiving friends at Rogers Funeral Home on Friday, March 17, from 3:00-6:00.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Westlawn Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.