born in Fair Bluff, N.C. She was predeceased by husband Herman Menkes and all 10 of her brothers and
sisters. Thelma worked and retired from Procter and Gamble where she made lifelong friends with her
co-workers. She enjoyed traveling and working in her yard and flower garden. She loved and
appreciated her neighbors. Thelma was known for talking and telling stories and she will be missed by
those who loved her.
She is survived by nephew Benjamin K. Flowers and wife Donna of Stanley, niece Pat Flowers Siler and
husband Rick of Huntersville and niece Brenda Flowers Napier of Mooresville. Great nephews Shawn
and Todd Flowers, Ryan and Eric Siler, Tony Napier and great niece Abby Napier in addition to many
other nephews and nieces.
Visitation is at 12:30 on Wednesday Jan. 23 at Forest Lawn Cemetery West on Freedom Dr. Service to
follow at 1:00.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Charlotte.