Thelma B. Peppers was born on April 5, 1926 and passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the age of 93. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother who was very much loved and will be greatly missed. Mrs. Peppers was a longtime member of New Jerusalem Apostolic Church in Leeds, AL. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, George A. Peppers; a son, James Terry Peppers; grandson, James Terry Peppers, Jr.; and her son-in-law, Jerry W. Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Smith and Bonnie Smith (Ronnie); grandchildren, Jerry Smith Jr. (Regina), Terry Smith (Dahlia), Michelle Groan (Jonathan), Jessica Gibson (Davin), Matt Peppers (Jessica), Kylie Robbins (Zach); 15 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Services will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel with visitation beginning at 1 pm and followed by chapel services at 2 pm. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.