Thelma Marie (Gordon) Browning went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 10, 2024 while a resident at Villa Springfield. Thelma was born on March 17, 1927 in Springfield, Ohio. She was the seventh daughter of thirteen, and last surviving child of Samuel and Frances (People) Gordon.

Thelma retired from Defense Electronic Supply Center (DESC) in 1985 after over 30 years of service. After retirement, she continued working at Clark State, Meijer, and Lincoln Elementary. She was also an avid bowler for many years.

Thelma was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years. Among her many activities, she was a member and former president of the Senior Usher Board, volunteered in the Food Pantry, served on the History committee, and taught Sunday School.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Elwood, Samuel, Norman, Alexander, Clarence, and Louis; sisters, Mattie, Josephine, Ucebia, Juanita, Mary, and Rosalee; her loving husband, John Calvin; daughters Vivian (James) Gibson and Debra (Clarence) Carter; son-in-law, Michael C. Dodge and grandson, Stephen Carter. She is survived by her daughter, Thea Dodge; grandchildren, Stephanie Carter-White, Kendra Hickman, Mitchell Browning, Sean Dodge; bonus grandchildren, Nikki Callahan, Michael C. Dodge, II, and Eric Queen, and host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and friends.

Visitation is Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. in St. John Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.