Athens - Thelma Jo Clegg, 74, died Saturday, September 8, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospice House.
A Native of Monroe, GA, she was the daughter of the late Dewey J. and Jeanette Peebles Clegg. She was also preceded in death by her nephew, David H. Gilbert. Thelma was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and retired as a teacher from Roosevelt High School after 25 years of service.
Survivors include her sisters: Juanita Gilbert of Athens, Nan (Jimmy) Queen of Social Circle; nieces and nephews: Elaine (Glenn) Burress, Larry (Kim) Gilbert, Alan Gilbert, Cathy (Rick) Utley; niece in law, Janette Gilbert; six great nieces and nephews and two great great nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 10, 2007 at 2PM at Lord & Stephens East Chapel with Rev. Mark Harper officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the services. Burial will be held at West Lawn Cemetery, Monroe, GA.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial may be made to St. Mary's Hospice House or the charity of ones choice.
Lord & Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements.