Thelma Thatcher Eller
Thelma Thatcher Eller, 75, of Beaumont, died Saturday, July 29, 2017. She was born on December 28, 1941, to Leona Fraytet and Clyde Thatcher.
Thelma held the position as president of the Beaumont Teacher’s Association, and gave a voice to the voiceless. She taught at Fletcher Elementary for most of her career and retired from Sally Curtis Elementary. Thelma was also in a high position at First Church-Christ Scientist, Beaumont.
Thelma is survived by her children, Kirk Eller and his wife, Sandra; Colin Eller, and James Eller; grandchildren, Ryan Goddel, Ashlynn Goddel, Bryden Eller, and Brianna Eller; brother, Gary Thatcher and his wife, Jane; caregiver, Ruby Jones; and a special thanks to her home health nurse, Mandy. We would also like to give recognition to the staff of Kountze Nursing Center and Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas for the care given to provide our mother the best of health.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Margorie Brewer; and brother, Bobby Thatcher.
A gathering of Ms. Eller’s family and friends will be 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beaumont Teacher’s Association, 2524 Broadway Street, Beaumont, Texas 77702.
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Comments
Mary Kay Prevost
TODAY I WAS AWAKENED WITH THE SAD NEWS OF THE PASSING OF A GOOD FRIEND AND MENTOR. THELMA WAS ONE OF THE FINEST WOMEN I HAVE EVER KNOWN. I WAS SO BLESSED TO HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO WORK WITH HER AND TO LEARN FROM HER. SHE ASSISTED M E BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL TEACHER. AND CO WORKER. I AM RETIRED NOW, HOWEVER THERE WILL NEVER COME A TIME THAT WHEN I THINK OF MY TEACHING EXPERIENCES I WILL NOT THINK OF THELMA.
Jack Langston
Thelma was in the class with my brother at French H S. She was so nice to everyone. Praying for her family.
Keith
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that these scriptures at Job 14:14,15 and Revelation 21:4 will provide some comfort for the family and friends. Also, for some comforting articles please visit jw.org.
Helen Sample
I am so sorry to learn of Thelma's death. I did not know she had been ill. I will miss her very much. I always loved running in to her during my running about. Thelma has always been one of my favorite friends. I pray for Gods peace for her, her family and friends.
Don Wiley
I went to french high school with Thelma. She was a great classmate. So sorry to hear of her passing.
Gary Thatcher
Being Thelma Thatcher's younger brother set a lifelong standard for this post-war child growing up in southeast Texas. As I followed in her slipstream through Beaumont's public education system, there was an implicit - and sometimes explicit - assumption that I had a lot to live up to in terms of scholarship, diligence, integrity and the pursuit of excellence. Small wonder that she devoted her own life to education. She was fierce in her love for her sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Her home was wondrous, not only for the beautiful things she filled it with, but for the way she shared it with others. Christmases were extraordinary, rivaling those of her own mother over the decades. I still have the family recipes that Thelma carefully preserved to pass down the generations. More important still were the values she sought to make part of her legacy on earth; a dedication to integrity, honesty and principle. I am so grateful for the standards she set, and for the home, childhood and mother - we were privileged to share. Bless you, sister, eternally. And blessings to the family members who follow in her footsteps.
Tommie Bailey Mills
Thelma was beautiful person inside and out: kind, friendly, studious, excellent dancer. We were friends in high school and at Lamar. We both taught in Nederland early in our careers. I am terribly sad at her loss but thankful to have been her friend.
Laura Klock
i KNEW THELMA FROM BEAUMONT ISD WHERE SHE SERVED ON THE INSURANCE COMMITTEE FOR MANY YEARS. SHE WAS A VERY CARING PERSON THAT WAS ALWAYS LOOKING OUT FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF BISD EMPLOYEES. SHE SERVED BISD WELL. WE WILL MISS HER AND PRAY FOR HER FAMILY.
Cynthia Marshall McNamara
When I went to French High School, my classmates and I would on occasion go to Thelma's wonderful house on Lucas Drive for our get-togethers. Her lovely mother would be there and her brother, Gary, later to be a classmate of my brother Stephen Gary Marshall at French, could be seen skirting here and there around the house. As we went through school, we watched Thelma excelling in whatever she did--her studies, her participation in plays & school club groups, cheerleader, homecoming queen, a superb dancer in Miss Judith Sproule's School of Dance (especially marveling at her adagio performances). But the qualities that I noticed through the years of our youth and was so impressed with were Thelma's humility in her many achievements, her never-wavering kindness towards us all, and her unusual quality of being nonjudgmental of others. We will miss you, Thelma. God speed you on your journey. With love, Cynthia
Lou Arrington
I was a student at Judith Sproule's. Joni Kay and I were classmates there. I would be in awe as I watched Thelma whip out those fouette's on recital. She was a beautiful person inside and out. My deep condolences to all.
Suzanne Sellers
Thelma was a wonderful teacher and friend. She touched so many lives. She will not be forgotten.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).