Thelma Glovenia Vinson, a beloved resident of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025. She was born on November 11, 1931, in Wilson Mills, North Carolina to the late George Nunn and Bessie Holt.

Thelma spent her early years attending Wilson Mills School until the age of eight before her family relocated from North Carolina to New York. In New York, she attended the Fashion Institute High School, where her exceptional talent earned her a scholarship to the Fashion Institute College. Demonstrating a strong work ethic and dedication early on, Thelma chose to embark on her professional career directly after high school. She joined the New York Telephone Company full-time, where she dedicated 35 years of loyal service as a telecommunications supervisor before her well-deserved retirement.

A woman of deep faith, Thelma was a dedicated and faithful member of the Lutheran Church of the Epiphany in Hempstead, New York. After moving back to North Carolina, she joined Union Hill AME Church in 1990, where she continued her faithful and dedicated membership. Beyond her church service, Thelma also extended her compassion to the community, volunteering with the Johnson County Memorial Hospital for 14 years.

Thelma was a confident, independent, and fashion-conscious woman who loved beautiful things. She had a passion for sewing and found joy in the design and creation of various home décor projects and clothing. She rarely wore the same outfit twice and attended every event dressed to impress in her signature style. 

Thelma was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 71 years, William Oscar Vinson. She leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories for her devoted children, Pavla Avery, Derek Vinson, and Dwayne Vinson (Stephanie). She was a cherished grandmother to Lincoln Tyson (Kiyo), Lakeisha Mills (Jay), Carol Avery, Christopher Burnette, Demetri, Devin and Donovan Vinson. Thelma was also blessed with seven great-grandchildren, Kevin Ingram, Tionna Hicks (Jerrod), Kionna Tyson, Collin Tyson, Jayvion and Jada Bradley and Miles Tyson. She is also survived by her great-great-grandchildren, Madison Tyson and Ashton Hicks and as well as a host of cousins and friends. 

Service Information:

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Mount Vernon Christian Church 300 N Lombard St., Clayton, North Carolina. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM at the church. The interment will take place immediately after the service at Pinecrest Memorial Park. A repast will be held at the Gateway Event Center in Clayton. 

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