Alma Jean Thurman

August 30, 1953 - December 25, 2020

The life and Times of Alma Jean Thurmond Ecclesiastes 3: 1-4 To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heavens. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and time to pluck up that Which is planted; a time to kill and time to heal; a time to break down, a time to build up; a time to weep and to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance. A Time to Be Born Alma Thurmond was born on August 30, 1953, in West Helena Arkansas to the parents of Herbert woody and Alberta (Turner) Lavender. A Time to Learn She received an early education in the public schools of West Helena, Arkansas. In 1970, she was united in Holy Matrimony to James Thurmond. This union lasted 45 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and a great – grandmother. A time to plant She confesses the hope of Christ at a very young age of 14 years old. She sang in the choir at the Second Baptist Church in West Helena, Arkansas. A time to Died On December 25, 2020, at 9:45 P.M. she peacefully made her transition from mortality to immortality, her time on earth has been complete. She had kept the faith like a faithful servant and now she is ready for her new home. She was proceeded in death by her parents. All of her Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. One sister Verna Terry and a grandson Ronald Anthony Thurmond JR. A time to mourn Left to cherish her memory are her children, James Thurmond JR., Andrew Thurmond, Carla Thurmond, Ronald Anthony Thurmond, and Terry Dewayne Malone, and her two Brothers John McClain, Frank Taylor, her two Sisters Mary Brown, Sylvia Glasgow. 9 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. 10 nieces and 10 nephews. 15 great-nieces and nephews. Attendees may watch with any internet-capable device or listen to the program audio with any telephone (telephone long distance charges may apply). Find log-in info and ZOOM user tips on your loved one's obituary section of this website, Mary Stephens is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Virtual Services for Mrs. Alma Thurman Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6932487703?pwd=WXduUmcwVVNkT2lKU2hCRXcwelZ4Zz09 Meeting ID: 693 248 7703 Passcode: 253397 One tap mobile +19292056099,,6932487703#,,,,*253397# US (New York) +13017158592,,6932487703#,,,,*253397# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 693 248 7703 Passcode: 253397 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgZ4kLu0h