Birth date: Apr 22, 1912 Death date: Dec 29, 2020
Thelma Adell (Rousseau) Little, age 108, formerly of Henderson, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020, at her residence in Lorena, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Ru Read Obituary
Thank you Ms. Thelma for writing your book. I laughed when she wrote about my Great-aunts Fairy and Sally and my Granddaddy John Worley. I took my cousin Aunt Mary Kate Sledge to Ms. Thelma's 99th birthday party. Ms. Thelma was the "youngun" in a select group that day as Ms Ruth was 100 and Aunt Kate was 101! There must be something in that area of East Texas for longevity. It was an honor to visit with Ms. Thelma at the Welch Cemetery homecomings. I can still hear my Daddy mention particular names from Wood Glen and always Ms. Thelma and Mr. Floyd would be among the names. I will continue to fondly remember a very special lady.
God bless Gay and Jean and their families.
Gwen Worley
Thank you for allowing us the honor and privilege of caring for Thelma in her last several days while on earth. She was an amazing lady and certainly an inspiration to all she met, including her Providence hospice team members. Please accept our sincere condolences..
With respect,
Kathy Davis RN
Community Healthcare Providence Hospice
What a Beautiful tribute for your mom. She was one of a kind. My heart lays heavy for the family. Prayers for comfort
It is always hard to describe feelings, especially when they relate to someone as special as Aunt Thelma. Seeing her all through the years and watching here interact with people from every part of life -- children, babies, her peers, business people, relatives, etc. Everyone would have a "Thelma Story" because she was a person who left a mark on all with whom she had contact.
My special bond which may sound trite is that she was the female version of my father. They were just two years apart in age and such kindred spirits that you could not help but listen when the two started telling stories or relating to some specific issue, problem or situation. Never to be shy about opinions, never to be too bold to not be cognizant of others feelings, always supportive even of "our stupid ideas", that was Aunt Thelma. When I moved my three grandchildren to Henderson in order to get them out of the Dallas area and Dallas schools in particular, she became my extra car-pool driver at age 95, She lived near the High School and was listed as the second to me if they did something wrong, got into trouble, got sick, etc. What a support!
She was the sounding board when you needed one. She was the supporter when you could not find anyone. She was the constant reminder of what we are here on earth to do -- what ever is thrown our way today. Her friendship was beyond what was required in a nephew/aunt relationship. . .she became your peer when you needed one and your guide and director when she felt you needed that guidance or direction.
One of the biggest problems with not having Aunt Thelma around anymore is that it has taken five other people to replace her when she moved from Henderson to Waco. Now what will we do with this latest move?
Beautiful presentation for a beautiful woman
Seasons of My Life by Thelma Rousseau Little
What a beautiful human being this sweet little lady was. Am so grateful our life paths crossed if only for a short time. Wrapping love and light around the family.
What an amazing woman!! We love her so much!!! I know she has heard Our Father say, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”
