Thelma Fox Conley

Thelma Fox Conley, 96 of Morganton, NC passed away, Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Born in Burke County, NC on December 16, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Columbus Conley and Julia Ellen Fox Conley. Thelma was a faithful member of Walker Road Baptist Church and former member of Southside Baptist Church. She loved her church and her family. Thelma worked at Henredon Furniture for over 30 years, she loved to carve wood, garden, and draw. She also loved to golf and play tennis.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sisters, Betty Brown and Joan Chappell; and nieces and nephews and their families, Susan Ingram, Doris White, Jane Roberts, Nancy Kirk, Jerry Smith, Jais Sikes, Greg Brown, Burt Brown, and Julie Gustafson.

In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Smith; a nephew, Jeff Powell; and her best friend, Kathryn Siphers.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Mark Ball officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.