Thelma Joyce Blake, 83, of Gaston, SC, formerly of Huntington, WV, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 5, 1937 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Fleming and Elsie Ferguson Howard. Her son, David Blake and siblings, Dorothy Smith, Cecil Howard, and Patty Vaughn, also preceded her in death. Thelma was retired from Marshall University as the building and grounds supervisor. Survivors include her two daughters, Lynn Blake and husband, Ed Hudson, of Spring Hill, FL, and Sandy Blake of Gaston, SC; two sons, Steven Blake of West Columbia, SC, and Terry Blake of Wilmington, NC; a sister, Marsha Adkins of Huntington; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021 at Spring Hill Cemetery.