Thelma Lou Green

Thelma Lou Green was born to Ervin Rucker and Creola Rucker Jones on February 3, 1932, in Statesville, North Carolina. She and her late first husband, Wade Ector, bore five beautiful children: Tommie Lee, Eddie Lee, Lillie Mae, Dolores Jean and Robert Alan. Thelma later married William Green and together they added a beautiful addition, Sharon Lynn.

Possessing only an eighth grade education, exceptional grit, resolute faith and fierce determination, Thelma raised and provided for her six children. She was an employee of the US Postal Service for over thirty years. Thelma was a compassionate visionary; she never met a stranger. She welcomed all with wide open arms, a tight hug and a bright smile. She was dedicated to her family. She could always be counted on to support and encourage others, no matter the activity or endeavor. She was committed to sharing love through service whether by cooking meals for block club, serving as a Volunteer Guardian, tending to a new mother or caring for a neighbor or family member.

Thelma was an avid traveler. She loved to learn new things, and took particular pleasure in a well-made seafood dinner. She was often joined in her memory making world travels by her life partner, the late Clarence Davis. A faithful supporter of the arts, she enjoyed attending live theater and historical sites and museums.

Thelma lived a full and loving life for eighty-eight years. She departed this Earth on November 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin Rucker and Creola Rucker Jones; son, Tommie L. Ector (Deborah); daughter, Sharon L. Green; sister, Ruth “Gerald” Hamilton; brothers, Elzie and George “Jack” Rucker; grandsons, Eddie Lee Ector, Jr. and Dayton T. Ector, and life partner, Clarence Davis.

She leaves to continue her legacy of love and service, her children: Eddie L. Ector, Sr. (Linda), Lillie Ector, Dolores Reed and Robert Ector; her siblings, Gloria Engleman (Virgil), Patricia Jones, Jerry Rucker (Carletta) and Maureen Rhodes (Ronald). She leaves her 14 grandchildren: Tonya Martin, Wade Ector, Michelle Allen (Devaron), Tamatha Ector Fisse, Sheena Ector Mumphrey (John), Thomas Sewell, Africa Reed Smith, Kelly Posey (Michael), Ashley Ector, Justin Ector, Ryland Reed (Ashley), Shannon Ector, William Jay Green, and Brandi Ector. Thelma also leaves 40 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Thelma’s was a life full of love, family, laughter, joy and service. Galatians 5:13 tells us to “Serve one another humbly in love”. Thelma embodied this Scripture; her life was well lived, her rest is well earned.

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