Thelma Oiter Hawks Mabe Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thelma Oiter Hawks Mabe of Ararat, Virginia, who passed away on December 13, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thelma Oiter Hawks Mabe to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Patterson and Iva Sue Dishman Hawks; her husband Chester Mabe; and her sisters, Noraleta Kennedy and Lola Mabe.
She is survived by: her children, Carolyn Mabe and Tim Mabe; her daughter-in-law Lisa; her granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Mabe; and her niece Linda Ledford (Gene).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Moody Funeral Services (206 W Pine St, Mt Airy, NC 27030). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM at the Doe Run Baptist Church (903 Doe Run Rd, Ararat, VA 24053).
Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
