Thelma Jean Mahaffey Obituary
The memory of Thelma Jean Mahaffey in Cleveland, Tennessee, who passed away on March 21, 2026 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Thelma may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her father Joseph Joel Rutledge (Clara Russell Rutledge); her husband Jones P. Mahaffey; her mother Clara Rutledge; and her brother Thomas Rutledge. She is survived by: her children, Veronica L. Mahaffey of Ormond Beach, FL and Gary B. Mahaffey.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Community Church (Cleveland, TN), in the name of Jean Mahaffey.
