Thelma Louise Lima

1921 - 2017

Thelma Louise Lima obituary, 1921-2017, New Bern, NC

BORN

1921

DIED

2017

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Cotten Funeral Home

2201 Neuse Blvd

New Bern, North Carolina

Thelma Lima Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 12, 2017.

Thelma (Coskery) Lima, 95, of New Bern, died peacefully at home on June 10, 2017. She was the wife for 57 years of the late Albert F. Lima and the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Irene (Hatch) Coskery. Thelma was born in Haverill, Massachusetts on July 2, 1921. She graduated from Amesbury High School in 1939.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her daughter Irene Lima Phelps.
She is survived by her son Kenneth and daughter-in-law Susan; three grandchildren Thomas Flynn, David Lima and Brian Lima; three great-grandchildren Riley, Emily and Sadie.

Thelma worked for the Department of the Navy during WWII and later worked for the Air Force for over 20 years. She loved bowling and her weekly card games at Taberna Country Club. She was a member of Riverdale United Methodist Church.
Memorial services will be held at the Riverdale Methodist Church at 5195 US Highway 70 on July 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Following the service, light refreshments will be served at Taberna Country Club.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Craven County Hospice, Craven County Health Department Foundation, PO Drawer 12610, New Bern, NC 28561 or to Riverdale United Methodist Church, 5195 US Hwy 70 East, New Bern, NC 28562.


Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

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June 29, 2017

Ronald Lima

We have so many fond memories of Thelma; at Ocean City, Maryland with all the Family, such fun!! Visiting at her home in Maryland with Albert, eating so many crabs; enjoying all the Shell Crafts and while visiting in Ft. Meyers actually shelling on the beach at 5:00 am. She was always a welcoming hostess, always with a smile and always ready to serve HOME MADE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, THE BEST!!
She will always be in our memories.
Ellie & Ronnie (Mattapoisett, MA)

June 26, 2017

Craig & Karen Hunter

Thelma was an inspiration who we have long admired. With her warm smile and quiet laugh, she lived a full life nurturing so many. She treasured her family and adopted their many friends and their families. She stepped softly through life and left a huge impression on all who had the privilege to know her. With a gentle soul and strong spirit, she will live on in the many hearts she touched.

June 26, 2017

Carole & Bob Sands

It was a pleasure to know this wonderful lady. Evenings out in New Bern with her, Ken and Sue were always good fun. We remember her fondly. Carole and Bob Sands

June 26, 2017

susan Benenati

One of the first, great, smiles I met, when I moved to New Bern. Will be missed, but will, always, be remembered with a smile.

June 16, 2017

Vivian Cox

I never saw Ms Thelma without a smile! She was a great inspiration to the bowlers of our Jr/Sr Leage at Strike Zone! She will be greatly missed by all who knew her!

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Riverdale Methodist Church

5195 US Highway 70, NC

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2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560

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