Thelma Irene Nichols

Thelma Nichols, 89, Altus, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Graveside services were held Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Navajoe Cemetery under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home. Thelma Irene Cowger was born April 12, 1923 to Thomas and Gladys Cowger in Wildcat, Oklahoma. She was a seamstress at Kellwood Industries until her retirement. She loved handcrafts, gardening, and traveling with her friends. Thelma is preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Claudia Spence, one brother and three sisters. She leaves behind two daughters, Donna McNamara and husband, John, of Bettendorf, IA, and Judy Nichols of Lubbock, TX; one son, Charles Nichols and wife, Hermine’, of Headrick, OK; one brother, Tommy Cowger, of Dallas, TX; ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.