Thelma House
Graveside services for Thelma House, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 2, 2014, at South Fork Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. House died at 7:41 p.m., Monday, September 29, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born March 9, 1929, at Cureall, Missouri, to Elza Caleb Hixon and Ellen Martha Martin Hixon. Mrs. House attended school in West Plains and Bakersfield and on September 26, 1947, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Charles “Chief” House, who preceded her in death on October 23, 1998. She retired from International Shoe Company after 20 years. Mrs. House enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandkids.
She is survived by two children, Ricky House, wife, Reta and Reba Libby; four grandchildren, Kimberly Libby, Michael Libby, wife, Rachel, Brooke House and Brock House; two great-grandchildren, Mason and Korie Libby; two sisters, Juanita Walker and Ruby Hobbs; several nieces and nephews; and her special cousin, Dorothy Tyree, husband Darrell .
Her parents, husband, one grandson, Brandon, one brother, Robert Hixon and one sister, Avis Roberts, precede her in death.
Mrs. House will lie in state from 4:00 Wednesday, until 12:00 Noon Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
charlotte Smith
September 30, 2014 @ 5:05 pm
So sad to hear this! Thelma was my dear friend! I loved her very much and will certainly miss her! Worked with her at the ole’ factory. Love and prayers to her family!
Tammy Henderson
October 1, 2014 @ 9:45 am
So very sorry to hear about Thelma. I hadn’t seen her in years, but she will never be forgotten. She is at peace now.
Jodie & Bonnie Pounders
October 1, 2014 @ 4:35 pm
Rick House,
Bonnie and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Danny & Rita Roberson
October 1, 2014 @ 6:01 pm
Ricky, sorry to hear of your loss. Thelma is not really gone, just gone on before.
Dale and Don Nichols
October 1, 2014 @ 7:51 pm
Being on the other side of the county, we never had the pleasure of knowing Aunt Thelma very well, but our parents always spoke very highly of both her and Uncle Charles. Our sincere condolences go out to Ricky, Reba, and the entire family. Dale and Don
Rita McCoun
October 1, 2014 @ 9:38 pm
So sorry of Thelmas passing.Would have liked to know her better.
Rita Mc Coun
Jan Dennis
October 2, 2014 @ 10:45 am
Rick and Reba
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We want you to know we loved her very much and miss her dearly. Time eases the pain of grief, but the love and memories never end. Mom is unable to attend the services, but please know we are thinking of you.
Randall and Jan Dennis
Erma Williams
Rita Collins Gibson
October 2, 2014 @ 1:20 pm
Rick & Reta,
So sorry to hear of your loss but comfort through the Lord. Praying for you and your family during this sad time. Blessings, Rita
Mark and Melinda Cox
October 3, 2014 @ 11:40 am
Rick and Reta,
Very sorry to hear about Thelma, and have been thinking of you and your family. We are happy that you were blessed with her for so many years.
David and Carrie (Patillo) Thompson
October 5, 2014 @ 8:18 am
Ricky and Rita, So sorry for your loss. Praying God will grant you peace and comfort as you grieve and adjust to this loss.
David and Carrie