Thelma Louise Emerson Obituary

We announce the death of Thelma Louise Emerson (Bloomington, Illinois), born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, who passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 93. Thelma will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gracie Majors and Walter Majors; and her husband Lawrence Emerson. She is survived by: her children, Yvonne Wright, Vadetta Matthews, Arlesia Duffy and Jackie Darling; her grandchildren, Melissa Wright (Lawrence), Kelly Duffy (Marissa), Nathan Vinson (Lindsey) and Michael Harris (Rachel Darling); and her great grandchildren, Amiyah, Layla, Juliana, Kyla Harrison, Faye and Quinn Duffy.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Union Missionary Baptist Church (509 W Jackson St, Bloomington, IL 61701).

Memorial contributions may be directed to Union Missionary Baptist Church.