Thelma Terrell Pyle

Thelma Terrell Pyle passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday June 16, 2019 at the age of 88. Thelma otherwise known as “Gmom” to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren was a resident of Sebring, FL for over 60 years and was married to the late James M. Pyle, Jr. for 46 years. A dedicated community servant she was director, volunteer & staff member of the Sebring Chamber of Commerce over 30 years. She served 3 terms on the City Council and one term as the first female City Council President of Sebring in 1980. Thelma also owned and operated The Kiddie Shop, a children’s retail clothing store in Sebring for 17 years. Thelma valued dignity, her family, her faith & her friends above all. She was the true matriarch of our family. She was also a devoted fan of the game of baseball and could tell you anything about the players on her favorite teams until the day she passed. She is survived by her son James M. Pyle III (Debbie) and daughter Terrie Davis (Eric). Other survivors include her brother Bryce Terrell (Ellen), grandchildren Pamela Arnold, Amanda Cowan, James Cowan and great grandson Alec Arnold.  Thelma was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Isabel Terrell, husband James M. Pyle Jr., grandson Steven Cowan and great grandson Jackson Eason. She was deeply loved and will be forever missed by all who knew her.  Memorial Services will take place on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 11:00am at St. Agnes Episcopal Church with family receiving friends beginning at 10:00am.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Agnes Episcopal Church Sebring, FL

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

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