Thelma Booker

Thelma Booker, age 97, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Bardwell, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Depaul Hospital in St. Louis.

Mrs. Booker was born in Cardwell, Missouri on February 12, 1925, to the late Richard and Castalee Fortner. She retired from Star Manufacturing Company, where she worked over 30 years. Thelma loved to listen to books, quilting and Dr. Pepper (which she drank every day). Her greatest love was for her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Bardwell Church of Christ.

Thelma is survived by one son, Jerral Wayne Booker (Debra) of St. Louis, Missouri; Norie Booker (George) of Mary Esther, Florida; six grandchildren, Teresa Kochera (Michael) of Georgia, Geoffrey Booker (Kathy) of Kentucky, Christy Tinnin (Shannon) of Missouri, Paul Booker of Florida, Robert Stogsdill (Kim) of Missouri and Tina Stogsdill of Missouri; fifteen great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Walter Booker; one son, George Wallace Booker; one sister, Euvetta Fortner Jennings; four brothers, Everett Fortner, Clinton Fortner, Norman Fortner and Dale Fortner; and one grandson, Shawn Booker.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 7, 2022, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell with Michael Trivett officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the 1:00 pm service time on Saturday, January 7, 2022, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell.

You may leave a message for the family or light a candle at www.milnerandorr.com.