Obituary for Thelma Semilene Cawood (Wilson)
Thelma Wilson Cawood, 87, of East Point, KY passed away Friday, May 20 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was born in St. Charles, VA on June 16,1934. She lived the first part of her life in Michigan working as a waitress in a luxurious hotel. Thelma moved to Kentucky with her husband, Green, and children over 30 years ago and has lived in East Point until the time of her passing a few days ago. She was the matriarch of a big, affectionate, fun-loving family and will be dearly missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Bill and Eva Campbell Wilson and a daughter, Lucendia Sue Cawood.
She is survived by a son, Green Cawood, Jr. of AZ and a daughter, Kila Denise Wells of East Point, KY. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Thelma is also survived by a sister, Jimmie Wolf of MI.
There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, May 24 at 10 a.m. at Gethsemane Gardens with Pastor Josh Hayton officiating. The family has chosen the loving and professional staff at Carter Funeral Home to oversee this last act of love and respect.
In lieu of flowers, family has suggested that donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Bill and Eva Campbell Wilson and a daughter, Lucendia Sue Cawood.
She is survived by a son, Green Cawood, Jr. of AZ and a daughter, Kila Denise Wells of East Point, KY. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Thelma is also survived by a sister, Jimmie Wolf of MI.
There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, May 24 at 10 a.m. at Gethsemane Gardens with Pastor Josh Hayton officiating. The family has chosen the loving and professional staff at Carter Funeral Home to oversee this last act of love and respect.
In lieu of flowers, family has suggested that donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.