Thelma Louise Law

Thelma Louise Law, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at home, rural Savanna, Illinois. She was born on January 19, 1934, at her childhood home in Pleasant Valley Township, the daughter of Fern and Leola (Graves) Davis.

Thelma's journey was marked by resilience and love from the very beginning. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1952, where her determination and kindness shone brightly. It was at a rural youth dance in Mt Carroll that she met her future husband, Vernon Law. Their bond deepened over shared experiences, including both surviving Polio in 1957.

On February 22, 1959, Thelma and Vernon exchanged vows in Stockton, embarking on a life together that spanned over six decades of love, companionship, and shared dreams. They dedicated themselves to farming in rural Savanna, nurturing the land and their family with unwavering dedication and joy.

Thelma worked for over twenty years as a secretary at Micro Switch in Freeport. She also dedicated a decade of her life to the Carroll County ASCS office in Mt. Carroll. Additionally, she served as a homecare aide, touching the lives of those in need with her compassion and warmth.

Among Thelma's many passions, farming held a special place in her heart. She found immense joy in working alongside Vernon and her family, tending to dairy cows, calves, caring for sheep, and chickens. Her love for the land and the animals was evident in every task she undertook. Thelma loved driving with family in the countryside on Sunday afternoons and also enjoyed antiquing. She was a member of the Methodist Church attending in Savanna and Wacker, and the Jacobstown Club.

Thelma will be deeply missed by her beloved husband, Vernon, who shared a lifetime of love and laughter with her in rural Savanna. She is survived by her loving son, Wayne (Sharon) Law of Savanna, and her devoted daughter, Barbara Law of Littleton, Colorado. Thelma's legacy also lives on through her cherished grandchildren, Samantha (Justin) Kitelinger and Andrew Law, who will forever carry her memory in their hearts.

Thelma is preceded in death by a son at birth, Vernon Paul, her sister, Corrine Timmons, a brother, Coleman Davis, and both parents.

In her quiet strength, unwavering love, and dedication to family and community, Thelma touched the lives of many and leaves behind a legacy of resilience, caring, giving, and enduring love. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A celebration of Thelma's life will be held at 10:30am Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church in Savanna. Burial will be in Spring Lake Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be held 4 – 7pm Monday, April 8, 2024 at Law Jones Funeral Home, Savanna and 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the service on Tuesday. Memorials can be made for local charities in Thelma's honor.