She was a loving wife and mother who always put her children first.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, William, Sr.; and brothers, Bill, Bob, Walter and Jesse.
Survivors include her children, Bettie Best (Don), William "Bill" Martin Jr. (Cheri), Linda Wainscott (Scotty) and Debbie Perry (Don); grandchildren, Eddie and Mark Tribbey, Sam Martin, Misty Payne, Melinda and William Wainscott, Tracy Curl and Bonnie Carter; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and brother, Chester L. Estes Sr.
Her service will be on noon Thursday at the W. G. Hardy Funeral Home and Cremation Service , with burial in Bethany Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be noon-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
