Thelma Marie Shumate's Obituary
Thelma Marie Shumate, 76, born September 23, 1940 to the late John and Irene (Martin) Wealand. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 24, 2016. Thelma enjoyed traveling, attending church, and spending time with friends. She was a great cook and a very giving person. She was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her first husband, George Smith and step son, Dwight Shumate II.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 12 years, Dwight; brothers, Carl Wealand and his wife, Millie and Barry Wealand and his wife, Mary Ann; children, Gini Smith, Jeff Smith and his wife, Susan; and LeAnne Smith; stepchildren, Steven Shumate and Selina Dunlap; grandchildren, Russell and his wife, Nichole, Jon, Jake, Trevor, Grant and Erika; step grandchildren, Tabitha Dye and her husband, Carl, Justine, Lacey, Tami, Jeff; great grandchildren, Hayden, Jaxson and Jameson; step great grandchildren, Devin, Alexis, Haley, Camille and Aidin.
There will be a visitation on Thursday, September 29th, 2016 from 9:00 to 10 am at Fellowship Baptist Church, 13515 US Highway 301, Thonotosassa, Florida 33592. Funeral will begin at 10:00 am followed by entombment in Sunset Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Fellowship Baptist Church. Memories and condolences may be left online at www.sunset –fh.com.
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