Thelma Virginia Wolverton

September 19, 1918 - June 5, 2019

Thelma Virginia Wolverton, age 100, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 5, 2019. She was a resident at Pine Meadows Assisted Living in Woodstock, Virginia for the past 6 years. She was born September 19, 1918, in Fort Valley, Virginia to Effie Ann and Asa “Pete” Burner. Thelma was a long-standing member of Woodstock Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Known for her service in the community she volunteered for many places including the Clothes Closet. During her time at Pine Meadows, she had an active lay ministry. Her survivors include daughters Patricia Weathers, Woodstock, Virginia, Sarah Tyson and Richard Tyson (spouse) of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and Sandra Snyder and Charles Snyder (spouse) of Woodstock, Virginia. Thelma is survived by seven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings are Jo Ann Dellinger, Woodstock, Virginia and Everette Burner, Edinburg. Predeceased relatives include her parents Effie Ann and Pete Burner, Irving Wolverton, husband, Floyd Whetzel, her special gentleman friend, Leah Wolverton, daughter, and an infant son. Thelma’s predeceased siblings are Beverly Burner, Carol Burner, Irvin Burner, and Leo Burner. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Woodstock Christian Church, 109 South Muhlenberg Street, Woodstock, VA 22664 Arrangements are in the care of Heishman Funeral Home, Inc, Valley Funeral Service Branch, Bowmans Crossing.