With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Thelma Aull, 84, of Jamaica, NY formerly of Bonneau, SC, wife of Elijah Aull, Sr., who passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Thelma Swinton Aull, affectionately known as Thelma Lee was born on January 19, 1941 in Bonneau, SC to Paul Grant and Lucille Swinton.

Thelma attended Bonneau Elementary until the 11th grade and finished school at Russellville High. Thelma accepted Christ in her life at an early age and while attending Dingle Temple Church, she met the love of her life, Elijah Aull Sr. No time was wasted, and the two lovebirds were united in Holy Matrimony on the 8th of July in 1958. Thelma and Elijah have triumphed through love, loyalty and commitment for 67 years.

After relocating to Jamaica, New York, Thelma studied keyboarding at Evander Charles in the Bronx and later put her skills to use as a seasonal employee for the United States Postal Service.

As a devowed Christian, loving wife and mother, Thelma leaves a lifetime of memories to be cherished by: her devoted husband of 67 years, Elijah Aull Sr.; three sons, Michael Kenneth Aull of Wilmington, NC, Tyrone Gregory Aull of East Elmhurst, NY and Elijah Aull Jr. of Cary, NC; three daughters, Karen Darlene Aull Blake of San Francisco, CA, Jacqueline Annette Aull of Queens, NY and Lateia Nikoma Aull of New York; eleven grandchildren, Terrell, Sequoia, Brandon, Yzabella, Devon, Keoma, Elisha, Madison, Bryson, Christopher and Liam; four great grandchildren, two siblings, Thomas McGill of Maryland and Pauline Grant of Westchester, NY; two sisters-in-love, Margaret Aull Ford of St. Stephen, SC and Mae Belle Aull Bynums of Hollis, NY; and host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Thelma was preceded in death by: her father, Paul Grant; her mother, Lucille Swinton Brown and brother, William.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of St. Stephen, SC. 843-354-2292.