Thelma Fay Ward, 81, of Poplar Bluff passed away on November 15, 2020 at Hunter Acres in Sikeston.
Thelma was born on August 9, 1939 to the late Everet and Nellie (Lipps) Green in Weldon, Arkansas.  She married Wesley Eugene Ward on January 23, 1960, in Poplar Bluff.
Thelma was a member of First Church of God, was a waitress at Scott's Cafe for 17 years, but she mostly enjoyed being a housewife.
Thelma is survived by her husband, Wesley Eugene Ward, children; Lynn Ward (Billie)of Lexington, MO, Lee Ward (Patty) of Poplar Bluff, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren;  sister Rose Lee Miller of Rombauer, MO , brother Don Green of Poplar Bluff.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents.
There  will be a graveside funeral held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 11 am at Sparkman Cemetery with Pastor Ben Higgins officiating.