Death: Sunday, May 02, 2021 at the age of 94
Frances Thelma Raley, was a compassionate and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully on May 2, 2021 at age 94.
She was born to Francis Guy Hill and Myrtle Louise Thompson on June 10, 1926. Soon after graduating from Margaret Brent high school, Thelma met her husband, Harry C. Raley and married in 1946 at the Holy Face church. Together, they shared over 66 years of marriage and 5 children.
Thelma was happiest sharing in laughter with family, friends, and community. She drove school bus, 77E for 20 years where she touched the lives of many children with her kindness. She was passionate about baking and decorating cakes for many celebrations, and her incredible designs were sought after by many. Thelma and her husband, Harry, enjoyed many travels around the world together visiting family and creating lasting memories.
Looking toward the future: The rise of Benton Harbor Area Schools Part 2
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January 29, 2021
The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speaker Series will present its next online speaker series event on Thursday, February 25. The topic will be Social Justice Advocacy Moving from Words to Results, and the guest speakers will be Benton Harbor Area Schools teacher and coach Danny Jennings, LMC Start to Finish Program Director Charmae Sanders, and OutCenter Director Mary Jo Schnell. The event will take a local look at people and organizations doing the challenging work of driving individual, institutional, and cultural change in southwest Michigan, and the speakers will talk about how they were able to change words into action. Online passes are free with registration, although the Mendel Center is offering a “pay what you can” option for those who would like to contribute. You can reserve a spot at TheMendelCenter.com.