Thelda May Owens
Thelda May Owens, age 92, of Newbury Township, passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.
She was born May 16, 1931, in Bergoo, W. Va., to the late Russell Addison and Bessie A. (Higgins) Hamrick.
Thelda dedicated her life to childcare. She had her own home day care and assisted with the Chesterland Christian Center Church and the Community Church of Chesterland in their childcare centers.
She loved to take walks, being outdoors, reading books about history, and followed NASA and their upcoming missions.
Thelda will be sadly missed by her loving children, Ronald W. (Kathy) Miller, of Aurora, Anne M. (Bill) Anderson, of West Farmington, George W. (Lori) Owens, of Windam; sister, Thurlene Hyre; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Miller, of Bridgeport, W. Va.; grandchildren, Kristina, Kodie, Audrey, Kara, Joshua, Paul, Jacob, K’Cee, Noah; seven step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, from 5-8 p.m., at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High St., Middlefield.
A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Newbury United Community Church, 14916 Auburn Road, Newbury Township.
A private family burial will take place at a later date in Overlook Cemetery in Parkman Township.
The family would like to express their thank you to the wonderful step-down nursing staff at UH Geauga for the compassion and care, and also to the Retina Associates of Cleveland for their care.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.slyffh.com.
