Thelma Helton Homesley Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Thelma Helton Homesley of Cherryville, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 11, 2024 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rev. Calvin Helton and Arlie Bolick Helton; her husband Benjamin Stephen Homesley; her sons, Steve and Gary Homesley; and her siblings, Edith Bollinger, Ailene Hamlet, Hazel Mullinax, Jim Helton and Leonard Helton.
She is survived by: her children, Janet Homesley Ridaught, Betsy Homesley Johnson (Greg), Lori Homesley Archibald (Mark) and Jeffrey Paul Homesley; her sister Marie Helton; her sister-in-law Helen Hilliard; her grandchildren, Kelli Archibald (David), Christopher Archibald (Brooke), Cassie Archibald (Khory), Trey Johnson, Carrie Kersey (Chris), Cody Johnson (Ashley), Candida Chisholm and Reanna Ridaught; her great grandchildren, Christopher, Chasitie (Wyatt), Canon, Colsen, Camdyn, Owen, Sloane, Berkley, Kylan, Kaylem, Koa, Khari, Kayley, Kelsey, Kensey, Karley, Tanner, Cameron, Tammy and Missy; and her great great grandchild Macie.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery (310 W Church St, Cherryville, NC 28021).
Memorials may be made to Cleveland Hospice – Via Health Partners, 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150.
