Compton, Thelma Irene Seagroves

  • Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Thelma Irene Seagroves Compton, 77, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of the north Georgia area, and attended Calvary Church of God.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Joshua Jackson and Birdie Lee Holt Seagroves; sister, Juanita Wright; and brothers, Raymond and Kenny Seagroves. 

Survivors include her husband, Paul McAurthar Compton; children, Paula (David) Burgess and Darrin (Josie) Compton; siblings, Charles (Alice) Seagroves, Barbara (Don) Harris and Kathryn Tinker; and grandchildren, Devin (Amanda) Nation and Seven Compton. Thelma was blessed with several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 in the Chattanooga National Cemetery, with Rev. David Rynolds officiating. 

Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. 

Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe.
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