Ophelia B.”Tink” Thurman, 85, went to her heavenly home on June 23, 2018. Ophelia was born in Matthews, NC on May 22, 1933, the daughter of the late Edward and Dixie Burnette. She retired from UNC-Greensboro. She was a charter member of Parkway Baptist Church in Greensboro.
She was predeceased by her husband, James Thurman of 61 years and brother, Jack R. Burnette. Surviving Ophelia are her daughter, Debra Thurman (Gene) and special pet, Gigi; son Mike Thurman (Phyllis).
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 27th, 11:00 a.m. at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel with entombment to follow at Guilford Memorial Park. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin VaLeu. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Hinkle Hospice House, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhome.
