Thelma Ruth Chaffin Obituary
The memory of Thelma Ruth Chaffin of Valley View, Texas, born in Gatesville, Texas, who passed away on October 5, 2024 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thelma Ruth Chaffin to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marvis Pearl and Harley Monroe Ables; her son Gary Don Petty; and her brother Ronnie Gene Ables. She is survived by: her husband James Chaffin of Valley View; her children, Tina O'Hara of Eufaula, OK, Freddie Petty (Laura) of The Colony, Bobbie Petty (Connie) of Gainesville and Jimmy Lee Petty of Valley View; her stepchildren, Joni Chaffin of Garland and Jimmy Chaffin of New York City; and her brothers, James Harley Ables of Twenty and Willie Benton Ables of Rhome. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.
