Thelma Gradick Story passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, after extended illnesses. She was 90. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Vicksburg and Immanuel Baptist Church. Her love for people shined through everything she undertook. She was a dedicated mother, wife and friend to many.

She leaves her husband, Foster Lee Story of Vicksburg; daughter, Ginny Gradick Thomas; granddaughter, Shele Lillis (Matt); grandson, Peyton Thomas; great-granddaughters, Mckenzie, Seanna, and Mckayla Lillis, all of Texas.

She is preceded in death by husband, John P. Gradick; and daughter, Billie Jo Hanks.

Services are with Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Ave., Vicksburg, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

Visitation from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. Service at 11 a.m. in the chapel.

Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Hermanville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Peyton Thomas, Stephen Johnson, Ron Jacobson, Jerry Hixson, David Roberts and Daniel Montfort. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Hanks, Jody Gatlin and Jim Thomas.