Thelma was a member of Outer Loop Church of God.
She retired from General Electric after many years of service.
Thelma is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Maude Banta; siblings, Ollie Banta, Dorothy Perry, Helen Perry, Isaac and Nell Banta, and Melissa Hawkins.
Thelma is survived by her children, Regina Roberts, Stewart Roberts (Patricia), and Donna Roberts; grandchildren, Rachelle Roberts, Brandon Roberts (Christy), and Erin Roberts; great-grandchildren, Shane, Sean, Savannah, and Sierra Roberts; brother, Gilbert Banta; several nieces and nephews; and companion, Jim Pryor.
Funeral service will be noon on Monday, February 27, 2012 at Evergreen Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation for the public will be from 2-8pm on Sunday at the funeral home.
