Thelma M. Shaver, age 91, of Gallipolis, died Thursday evening October 5, 2006 at Arbors at Gallipolis. Born December 10, 1915 in Meigs County. She was the daughter of the late Sterlie and Ora Baker Roush. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her husband, Charles W. Shaver, and by an infant daughter, Marie Annette Shaver.
Thelma attended Rio Grande College, and for a short time taught elementary school in the Gallia County Schools. She worked along side her husband in operating there farm for many years. She was a member of Addison Methodist Church where she was active in the Women’s Association and served as the delegate of the Cheshire Charge. She was chairman of the Gallia County Blood Mobile for several years. She was also a charter member of the Gallipolis Garden Club.
She is survived by one Son, Robt. W. Shaver of Gallipolis, one Brother, Charles A. Roush of Cheshire, and one Sister, Delma Roush of Gallipolis.
Graveside services will be 3:30 PM. Monday October 9, 2006 at Reynolds Cemetery, with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. There will be no visitation.
Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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