Mrs. Thelma Henry Latham
January 31, 1931 - December 4, 2017
Thelma was born on January 31, 1931 in Natchez, the daughter of Clarence Henry and Evelyn Henry. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Alcorn State University. Mrs. Latham was the owner and operator of Latham’s Flower Shop. She was retired from the United States Extension Service as an extension service analyst. Mrs. Latham was a member of the Milford Baptist Church where she served as a deaconess and a member of the Missionary Society, Sunday School, and Willing Workers. She was also affiliated with the BTU. Thelma served as Past Director of the Women’s Auxiliary of the AMB Association, PSGM of Supreme Grand Chapter of O.E.S and has held memberships with Natchez Business & Civic League, MS State Nursing Board, Council of Aging, Edna Anderson O.E.S. Chapter, Adah Grand Chapter O.E.S., NAACP, L.E. Spencer Adm. Council, Pinkie Jackson Amaranth, Alkoran Crt#1 Daughters of Sphinx, Heroines of Jericho, MPPFB Society and L.F.C. Society. She enjoyed cooking, reading, floral designs and watching game shows. She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Latham, Sr., her parents; her son: Robert Latham, Jr. and two daughters: Alice Latham and Sharon Latham. Thelma is survived by two daughters: Permelia L. Murphy and Velma Latham-Jacques; one brother: Earl Henry, Sr., one sister: Evelyn Smith; granddaughters: Viveca L. Johnson and Kristen Howard and other relatives and friends. Online condolences may be made at www.westgatefh.com
Thelma was born on January 31, 1931 in Natchez, the daughter of Clarence Henry and Evelyn Henry. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Alcorn State University. Mrs. Latham was the owner and operator of Latham’s Flower Shop.... View Obituary & Service Information