Thelma Mae Sivil

Thelma Mae Sivil, age 96 of Jenks passed from this life on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at her home.

Thelma was born on October 18, 1917 in Gowen, Oklahoma to Milburn and Willie Pearl (Venson) Anderson. She graduated school at Sapulpa and married Willard (Red) Sivil on May 21, 1938 in Gowen. Thelma worked for Sanders Candy Factory in Detroit, Michigan for over 30 years. The couple moved to Jenks in 1974. Thelma became a member of the First Baptist Church in Jenks for many years where she helped in the nursery and with the Jolly Citizens group helping fix meals. Willard (Red) preceded her in death. Thelma loved ceramics and had been on the Sanders Candy Bowling League for several years.

She is survived by her brother; Leroy Anderson of Connecticut, four sisters; Juanita Talley of Broken Arrow, Gladys Ammon of Jenks, Peggy Donaldson of Jenks and Patricia Spears and husband John of Jenks. Also surviving Thelma are many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband; Willard Sivil, brothers; Willard Anderson, sister; Bette Steinmeyer.