Thelma M. Wilson

November 16, 1935 - August 25, 2020

Thelma M. Wilson, 84, of Columbus, passed into eternal life at 1:14 p.m. August 25, 2020, at Columbus Regional Hospital surrounded by her family using video technology. Thelma was born November 16, 1935, in Edmonton, Kentucky, the daughter of the Rev. William Thomas England and Laura England. She married the Rev. James B. Wilson January 26, 1952. He survives. Thelma was a faithful member of Jewell Village Separate Baptist Church. As a pastor’s wife, she held many positions in the church through out the years. Thelma loved her family and friends. She always was eager to lend a helping hand any way she could. She left many precious memories in our hearts. She loved working in her yard and visiting with neighbors, family and friends. There will be a private funeral service for immediate family only due to Covid related issues. The family does apologize, but feels this is best for their family at this time. Memorials may be made to the Bartholomew County Humane Society or Love Chapel, as Thelma loved animals and helping others. Survivors include her husband, J.B.; daughter, Debra (Danny) Hoagland of Columbus; son-in-law, Danny (Bonita) Harper of Columbus; grandchildren, Trina (John) Newton of Hope and Eric (Amanda) Harper of Hartsville; great-grandchildren, Ineshia (Jason) Foddrill of North Vernon, Kody Newton, Kristina Newton and Kindra (Joey Hendricks) Newton, all of Columbus, and Waylon Harper and Jovie Harper of Hartsville; great-great grandchildren, Landin Foddrill and Alivya, both of North Vernon, and Allyson Newton of Columbus; twin sister, Zelma Fields of Glendale, Arizona; several nieces and nephews; along with several exchange student great-grandkids that loved her as their own grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William England, Carlton England, and W.L. England; daughter, Jeanette Sue Harper; and three great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Kayla and Karina Newton. The family has decided that the services will be live streamed through the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home website. Please visit www.jewellrittman.com, below the obituary pictures, there will be a a link to join the live stream at 9:25 a.m. September 9, 2020.