Born March 15, 1946, in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of Rudolph Daniel Henson and Eunice Coleman Henson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 11 siblings.

Thelma was a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church and was retired from the Buena Vista School System.

Surviving are her five sisters, Edith Puryear, Barbara Catlett, Bonnie Clements, Betty Jarvis (Bruce) and Mary Jane Sirucek (Dan); a brother, Robert Henson; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Scott Covington. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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