THELMA MAE PEARSON

Thelma Mae Pearson, age 87, of Troy passed away on April 9 ^th at her residence.  She was born in Miami County on May 23, 1927 to the late Ralph and Mearle (Rhynard) Frantom of Tipp City.  Her husband, Paul A. Pearson preceded her in death.

Thelma is survived by two children: Joy M. Higgins of Troy and Rev. Paul A. (Mary) Pearson Jr., of Sidney; two sisters: Mary Creech of Springfield and Vivian (Phillip) Welbaum of Tipp City; two brothers: Albert (Maggie) Frantom of Tipp City and Frank (Janet) Frantom of Patriot, OH; seven grandchildren: Amy Higgins, Samantha Culp, Stephanie Olivares, Holly Penny, Joshua, Tony, and Jesse Pearson; twelve great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.  She was preceded in death by one son: Leonard Pearson; four brothers: Bob, Bud, Marvin and Doug Frantom; and two sisters: Betty Jean Foster and Sarah Hutchinson.

Thelma graduated from Elizabeth Township School.  She was a member of Springcreek Hobby and Homemakers Club, Sheepskin Community Club and Piqua Leisure Club.

Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. Gilbert and Rev. Phillis Welbaum officiating.  Burial will follow in Casstown Cemetery in Casstown.  Friends may call from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tridia Hospice, 329 North Broad Street, Fairborn, OH 45324.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .