Thelma Mae Ayers Dunson

Thelma Mae Ayers Dunson, 82, of Homer, GA passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3 2016 of natural causes. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, April 5 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at Bethany Christian Church on Wednesday, April 6 at 2:00 pm with her lying in state from 1:30 – 2:00.

Ministers William Bray and Bill Moody will officiate, with internment at Bethany Christian Church cemetery.

Mrs. Dunson is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David & Jane Dunson, Homer and by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Steve Turpin, Homer, her grandchildren, Angie & Stacey Campbell, Homer; Kassie & Jeff Suggs, Homer; Russ & Jennifer Turpin, Franklin, TN; Abby & Mick Ramsey, Homer; and Heather & Justin Chapman, Homer, and her great-grandchildren, Aidan Turpin, Johannah Ramsey, and Leeroy Chapman, plus nephews, nieces and special friends who loving called her Aunt Tom.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Irene & Otho Ayers; her brother, JD Ayers; and her husband, Marvin Dunson.

Thelma’s family always came first for her. She loved them all with a deep love that was more than love.  She was a pillar of the Banks County community for years.  From its origination, she willing volunteered in several capacities of the North Georgia Christian Service Camp in Clarkesville GA, which has impacted innumerable lives over the last fifty years. She was a faithful member and worker of Bethany Christian Church until her death. She cherished the Banks County Senior Center, dedicating countless hours and energy to the people she interacted with there over the last several decades.

There was seldom a dull moment around Thelma. Always the center of attention and life of the party, she was loved by most everyone who came into contact with her. She never met a stranger, and if you gave her enough time, she could figure out how you were related to just about anyone. And if she saw someone in need, it was her natural instinct to help and serve however she could.

We’ll miss her laugh, but look forward to the day when we will meet again. What a day, glorious day that will be.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.