Thelma Moake

Thelma Irene Parr Moake, age 88 years, a resident of Cypress, Illinois, passed away Wednesday evening, January 12, 2022, at 11:50 PM at her home. Thelma was born September 11, 1933 in Cypress, Illinois. She was the youngest of ten children born to Lionel and Mary (Turner) Parr. On April 15, 1954, Thelma was united in marriage to Shirley Lee Moake at the Cypress Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2013. Thelma is survived by: her children – Rhonda Elkins of Gilbertsville, Kentucky, Trina (Mark) Kressley of Richardson, Texas, and Scott Moake of Cypress; a grandson – Travis Greer of Paducah, Kentucky; 3 great grandchildren – Joslyn, Trevor and Dowl; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Thelma was preceded in death by her siblings: Lt. Colonel Chris (Pat) Parr, Wayne (Ruby) Parr, Luke (Kedron) Parr, Delbert (Dot) Parr, L.J. (Bessie) Parr, Ray (Shirley) Parr, Mildred (Alfred) Hinkle, Lela (Don) Templeton, and Nadine (Leon) Cooley. Thelma was a 1951 graduate of Vienna High School. She had been employed as a cutter by Florsheim Shoe Company at their former manufacturing facility in Anna. Thelma also worked for 19 years as a bus driver for the Cypress Grade School. Thelma was the eldest member of the Cypress Baptist Church. She had been a church member for over 80 years. In her spare time, Thelma enjoyed collecting, fishing and hunting. A service honoring the life of Thelma Moake will be conducted Monday afternoon, January 17, 2022, at 2 PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Pastor La Rue Parr and Pastor Gary O’Neal will officiate. Burial will be in the Cypress Cemetery. Visitation will be conducted Monday, January 17, 2022, from 12:30 PM – 2 PM at the funeral home. Those attending the visitation and service are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask or covering and practice social distancing. For the convenience of those unable to personally attend the service, it will be livestreamed on the Bailey Funeral Home Facebook page and will be archived for later viewing. Memorials may be made to the Cypress Baptist Church, c/o Mary Jo King, P.O. Box 255, Cypress, IL 62923 or to the Cypress Cemetery, P.O. Box 140, Cypress, IL 62923.

Thelma Moake

September 11, 1933 - January 12, 2022