Thelma Lucille Owen

In Loving Memory of Thelma Lucille Owen April 28, 1927 – September 10, 2023

Thelma Lucille Owen, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 10, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. She left this world as gracefully as she lived her life.

Thelma is survived by her daughter Judith Owen Hooper, her son Michael Owen(Jana), eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and her partner in life Frank Johnson. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will forever warm the hearts of her family. Thelma is also survived by her sister, Betty Spalding and brother James Bean(Ann).

She is preceded in death by her husband, H. Dale Owen, and her daughter, Barbara Ann Ray. She joins in eternal peace with her brothers, Marshall Bean(GraceAnna)and Terry Bean(Wanda) as well as her sister, Dorothy Goin.

Thelma Lucille Owen was born in Bolivar, Missouri, on April 28, 1927, to the loving parents ER Bean and Lucille Marshall Bean of Aldrich, Missouri. In 1946, she married H. Dale Owen, and together they embarked on a journey of enduring love and partnership.

Thelma was a graduate of Aldrich High School and an esteemed alumnus of Pearl River College. Her sense of style was unparalleled, and her favorite color, pink, radiated the joy and vibrancy she brought to every moment of her life.

She was not only a remarkable ballroom, square, and western dancer but also a proud member of the esteemed Kickin' Kountry Dancers. Thelma's feet danced to the rhythm of her heart, and her grace on the dance floor was a sight to behold.

Thelma's creative spirit shone brightly through her talents as a seamstress and baker. Her chocolate and lemon meringue pies were legendary, and her rolls were nothing short of a culinary dream. She filled her home with the sweet aroma of love and warmth, and her kitchen was the heart of her family gatherings.

Thelma was also a skilled card and domino player, and her competitive spirit made every game memorable. Especially if playing meant being with her siblings she adored or letting her grandchildren pretend they were winning her hand. 

Thelma Lucille Owen's life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and cherished moments. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a beacon of love and light, and her legacy of warmth and kindness will continue to inspire us all. As we bid farewell to this remarkable woman, let us remember her with smiles, for her life was a celebration of love, and her spirit will forever dance among us.

Rest in peace, dear Thelma. You will be dearly missed, and your love will always be with us.

Celebration of Life held at Judith Owen Hooper’s Home

November 25, 2023

10a-1p

Salt Lake City, Ut

 

Ruth Chapel Services

2024

Dade County, MO