Thelma Jean (T.J.) Ford, 86, of Butler, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 7th, 2026.
She was born and raised in West Sunbury, PA on June 7, 1940 to the late Paul Wilson and Edna Mae (Stamm) Wilson.
She graduated from West Sunbury High School, a small, one-room schoolhouse. Thelma was a Sunday School teacher for West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church before becoming active members at Community Alliance Church. She proudly volunteered for North Washington Flames & Flickers Marching Drill Team. After raising her children, she had a few jobs including cafeteria worker, and floral designing for different flower shops.
Thelma enjoyed cake decorating and traveling. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, above all else, she cherished the time she spent with her family. Her love, dedication, and presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by sons, James (Cheryl) Ford and Robert (Dee) Ford; daughters, Kimberly (Kevin) Hall and Kendra (Harry Jr.) Boozel, and grandchildren, Cassie Ford, Matt Ford, Joshua (Alina) Hall, Kayla (Nick) Hedderick, Megan Boozel, and Cooper Boozel.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Kenneth Daye Ford, whom she married March 4, 1961 and passed away on February 3, 2022; son, Daniel K. Ford; sisters, Pauline Wilson, Janet Wilson, and Helen Edinboro, and daughter-in-law, Julianne (Smith) Ford.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001, with a funeral service immediately following at 4:00 P.M. with Pastor Ken Thompson officiating.
Thelma will be laid to rest at West Sunbury Union Cemetery.
All who knew Thelma are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.