Thelma Jean Ransom was born December 12, 1952 in Natchez, Mississippi to the late Harvey Ransom Jr. and the late Ora Lee Mosby.

Thelma was baptized at an early age. She attended Natchez Elementary and graduated from Sadie V. Thompson High School in 1971. She attended Texas Southern University and graduated in 1973 with a degree in early childhood. Thelma later joined the US Army serving from 1985-1993 receiving an honorable discharge. She then began a career with the Houston Independent School District as an educator for many years before retiring.She later married her beloved husband W. Spikes.

Thelma had a love for landscaping and was very talented. She loved the beauty of flowers.

She was proceeded in death by her father; Harvey Ransom Jr.; mother, Ora Lee Mosby; sisters, Katherin Mosby and Ina Dowell; brothers, Harvey Ransom III and Joseph Ransom and a loving aunt, Lucille Anderson

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, W. Spikes of Wiergate, TX; son, Frankie Ransom of Houston, TX; brothers, Jerry Ransom (Sondra) of Natchez, MS and Elijah Mosby of Ohio; sisters, Ina Dowell of Ohio and Betty Ransom of Natchez, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Last but certainly not least…… Her loving pet CeCe!