Thelma Marie (Lethridge) Bryant was born January 26, 1993, in Nelsonville, Ohio to Nelson and Grace (Miller) Lethridge. At age 88, the loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 18, 2021.
Thelma grew up in Nelsonville, Ohio and later lived in Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, MIichigan before eventually settling in Columbus. She retired from the Ohio Department of Education Child Nutrition Services after serving 25+ years. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, working part-time as a tax preparer, and just doing whatever she wanted whenever she wanted.
She enjoyed cooking and having family gather at her home. She always had an open door; whether you needed a place to stay or just a hot meal, she was there. Her family and friends are going to miss her amazing cooking. Every Sunday morning, the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven, while she sang to James Cleveland playing in the background, will always be a wonderful memory for everyone.
Preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Grace (Miller) Lethridge; siblings, Delores Shoats, Geneva Allen, John Lethridge; son, Michael Bland; and grandson, Jeffrey Bryant Jr.
Thelma leaves behind her siblings, Lillian (Bob) Avery, Paul (Sylvia) Lethridge; children, Melissa Bland, Brenda Hammonds, Deena (John) Hughes, Robin Loney, Tracey (Vic) Bryant, Eric (Cher) Bland, Kevin Bryant, Andre' Bryant and Sean Bryant; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends, including her cats, Baby, BiBi, and Billy Bob.
Thelma grew up in Nelsonville, Ohio and later lived in Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, MIichigan before eventually settling in Columbus. She retired from the Ohio Department of Education Child Nutrition Services after serving 25+ years. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, working part-time as a tax preparer, and just doing whatever she wanted whenever she wanted.
She enjoyed cooking and having family gather at her home. She always had an open door; whether you needed a place to stay or just a hot meal, she was there. Her family and friends are going to miss her amazing cooking. Every Sunday morning, the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven, while she sang to James Cleveland playing in the background, will always be a wonderful memory for everyone.
Preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Grace (Miller) Lethridge; siblings, Delores Shoats, Geneva Allen, John Lethridge; son, Michael Bland; and grandson, Jeffrey Bryant Jr.
Thelma leaves behind her siblings, Lillian (Bob) Avery, Paul (Sylvia) Lethridge; children, Melissa Bland, Brenda Hammonds, Deena (John) Hughes, Robin Loney, Tracey (Vic) Bryant, Eric (Cher) Bland, Kevin Bryant, Andre' Bryant and Sean Bryant; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends, including her cats, Baby, BiBi, and Billy Bob.
Thelma Marie (Lethridge) Bryant was born January 26, 1993, in Nelsonville, Ohio to Nelson and Grace (Miller) Lethridge. At age 88, the loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 18, 2021.
Thelma grew up in Nelsonville, Ohio and later lived in Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, MIichigan before eventually settling in Columbus. She retired from the Ohio Department of Education Child Nutrition Services after serving 25+ years. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, working part-time as a tax preparer, and just doing whatever she wanted whenever she wanted.
She enjoyed cooking and having family gather at her home. She always had an open door; whether you needed a place to stay or just a hot meal, she was there. Her family and friends are going to miss her amazing cooking. Every Sunday morning, the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven, while she sang to James Cleveland playing in the background, will always be a wonderful memory for everyone.
Preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Grace (Miller) Lethridge; siblings, Delores Shoats, Geneva Allen, John Lethridge; son, Michael Bland; and grandson, Jeffrey Bryant Jr.
Thelma leaves behind her siblings, Lillian (Bob) Avery, Paul (Sylvia) Lethridge; children, Melissa Bland, Brenda Hammonds, Deena (John) Hughes, Robin Loney, Tracey (Vic) Bryant, Eric (Cher) Bland, Kevin Bryant, Andre' Bryant and Sean Bryant; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends, including her cats, Baby, BiBi, and Billy Bob.
Thelma grew up in Nelsonville, Ohio and later lived in Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, MIichigan before eventually settling in Columbus. She retired from the Ohio Department of Education Child Nutrition Services after serving 25+ years. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, working part-time as a tax preparer, and just doing whatever she wanted whenever she wanted.
She enjoyed cooking and having family gather at her home. She always had an open door; whether you needed a place to stay or just a hot meal, she was there. Her family and friends are going to miss her amazing cooking. Every Sunday morning, the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven, while she sang to James Cleveland playing in the background, will always be a wonderful memory for everyone.
Preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Grace (Miller) Lethridge; siblings, Delores Shoats, Geneva Allen, John Lethridge; son, Michael Bland; and grandson, Jeffrey Bryant Jr.
Thelma leaves behind her siblings, Lillian (Bob) Avery, Paul (Sylvia) Lethridge; children, Melissa Bland, Brenda Hammonds, Deena (John) Hughes, Robin Loney, Tracey (Vic) Bryant, Eric (Cher) Bland, Kevin Bryant, Andre' Bryant and Sean Bryant; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends, including her cats, Baby, BiBi, and Billy Bob.
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