On March 14, 2017 an unusual snowstorm formed over Lake Michigan.  Beautiful gigantic snowflakes swirled about and God sent his angel for Thelma Rex.. She said goodbye to this world at 9am and said hello to eternal happiness.  She loved and enjoyed life as a Christian . Thelma was raised in the Lutheran faith.  As the 5th of 12 children born to Clarence and Lillie Belle Rex in Oklahoma City, OK. she was surrounded by love from birth.  She loved learning and graduated from Douglas High School in 1959. She is also a graduate of Langston University and earned a Master's degree from the University of Illinois.
Thelma loved teaching, serving as a teacher and reading specialist for over 45 years in the Harvey School District and
Chicago School District. After retirement she continued to tutor students in reading and Spanish.  With over 50 years of
of outstanding community leadership with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Thelma began a family legacy of Scholarship, Service & Sisterhood.  As a 50-year member of St. Marks Methodist Church in Chicago , she  served on the bulletin committee in the garden club, as a communion steward, and the Kiros ministry. which provide support to spouses
and children of incarcerated men in the city of Chicago.  She also song in the Trailblazer Choir.
In her early years, she faithfully attended Redeemer Lutheran Church in Oklahoma  City where her foundation for the love of Christ began.  She loved line dancing and square dancing with her favorite partner , her brother, Herbert Rex.  She participated in all of his activities, especially Special Olympics where she often served as a chaperone.
She was  preceded in death by both parents, three brothers, Jimmy Richard Rex, Wiley Rex, and Sherman Rex. two sisters, Marva Jo Rex and Rev. Cora Carter.
She leaves to cherish her memories sibling Coy (Thelma) Rex, Delphia McBrayer Hawkins, McArthur S. Rex, Clarence Rex, Jr., Letha (Sherman) Barnett, Herbert Rex, and a host of devoted nieces, nephews , cousins and friends.