Thelma Jane Fulkerson, age 61, of Millwood, KY, passed away Tuesday, (February 27, 2018) in Millwood.

She was born on March 5, 1956 in Millwood, KY, the daughter of the late Claude and Girtie Philpot Basham.

She was a homemaker, who enjoyed fishing, playing Yahtzee, watching The Bachelor and Wheel of Fortune on television, and spending time with her grandchildren. She attended Clearview Baptist Church.

She is survived by her sons, Shelby Fulkerson (Brittany), Elroy Fulkerson, Jr., and Dalton Fulkerson all of Millwood; two step-children, Shannon Fulkerson (Kelly) and Chris Fulkerson (Amber); two sisters, Joyce Richey of Leitchfield, and Mary Reed of Louisville; three brothers, David, Claude, and Tex Basham all of Leitchfield; thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her companion, Jamie Whitaker.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elroy Fulkerson, Sr., and five brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, (March 3, 2018) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Burial will be in the Kefauver Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 a.m. Saturday until time of services.

Expressions of sympathy can take the form of donations to assist with the funeral expenses.