Thelma G. Prater Kazy

Thelma G. Prater Kazy, 84, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, March 24th, 2017 at her home. She was a long time employee of J. H. Kellman. Thelma loved blue grass/gospel music. She was a long time member of Phillippi Baptist Church.

Thelma is preceded in death by her husband Oscar Kazy and parents James & Willie Prater.

Thelma leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter Brenda Taylor (Tommy), Denise Stuman (David), Kay Jellies (Richard Chiusano) and one son Jim Kazy (Diane) all of Cleveland, 7 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews including Joyce Lamm and Marilynn Brown.

A celebration of her life is planned for Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 at 8:00 PM at the Phillippi Church with the Reverend Sammy hooker officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 5:00 PM until the 8:00 PM service time.
On Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 the family will gather back at Phillippi Baptist Church at 1:00 PM and process to the Chattanooga National Cemetery for a 2:00 PM committal and interment service. Pallbearers include D.J. Stuman, Josh Jellies, Jeremy Kazy, Nathan Millsaps, Alex Millsaps, Tate Loftis, Calvin Millsaps and Ben Kazy.

You are encouraged to share a memory of Thelma and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Kazy family with these arrangements.