Thelma "Rose" R. Hawley, 85, of Granite City, IL died on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

She was born on July 13, 1939 in Union City, TN to Raymond and Etheleen (Litchford) Jones.

Thelma was very active in the Clark Avenue Church of Christ in Granite City. She enjoyed tending to her flowers.

The loving mother and grandmother is survived by a daughter, Sandra Harper of Granite City; a grandson, Corey Harper; a great grandson, Cameron Harper; a sister, Shirley Wright of Granite City and a niece, Michelle Wright.

Besides her parents, Thelma is preceded in death by a nephew, Lenny Wright.

Per Thelma's wishes, her body was gifted to science.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com