Thelma Irene (Costadi) Culley
March 23, 1937 ~ January 6, 2022
Thelma Irene (Costadi) Culley, 84, died peacefully at home, Thursday, January 6, 2022.
Born March 23, 1937, to Nick and Alice (Michelson) Costadi, Thelma was the youngest of four daughters: Vivian Cwizcynski (deceased), Theda Herman and Alice Plesich (deceased).
Thelma graduated from Weir High School in 1955 and married Wilmon Boyd Culley in 1958. She was proud to be a housewife and mother. For nearly two decades, Thelma was an independent wallpaper contractor, servicing residential and commercial properties in Weirton and surrounding areas. Thelma organized and led the Kings Creek Civic Association, an advocacy group that influenced community development, land use and environmental regulations affecting Kings Creek residents. She was a politically active Republican on a local, state, and national level and also supported many non-profit and charitable organizations focused on education, historical preservation, animal welfare, veteran affairs and community-building programs. Thelma was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Weirton.
Thelma was a woman of indomitable spirit. She loved her family with all her heart. She was smart, sophisticated, curious, creative, hard-working, thoughtful, caring and always optimistic. She had a beautiful face and a beautiful soul. She was remarkable.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Boyd Culley; son, Wilmon (Willy) Boyd Culley, II (Peggy), Weirton; daughter, Elizabeth (Liz) Anne Culley, Manakin Sabot, VA; and her dogs and cats – Ezra, Benny, Honey and Manna. She will be missed by her sister Theda Herman, granddaughter, Jessica Lynne Culley and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and life-long friends.
Thelma was buried privately Saturday, January 8, 2022, as she requested.
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Deepest sympathies to Uncle Boyd and family. I am sure she is having quite the reunion with Dad, Aunt Kitty and Uncle John. May she Rest In Peace.
First I want to express my condolences to Uncle Boyd, Lizzie and Willie. There is a hole in so many hearts today that won’t ever be filled. I have so many memories of Aunt Thelma (whom was Aunt Nookie to me). She was kind to me and my children. Full of life, and that laugh! Her love for gods creatures was unlike any I’ve ever seen. I’ll never forget those 4th of July picnics so many years ago. Trips to Weirton and visits to their home were such a precious memory from my childhood. I’ll never forget them. Love and hugs. ❤️
My Aunt Nook loved me and I knew it. She invested in my life since I was a little girl. At an early age She and Uncle Boyd would take me to little Washington to spend the weekend with them in their little apartment. I remember every detail of the places they lived because I was there often. Waking up early with both of them is a memory etched in my heart. We would shop at the department store Aunt Nook worked and she showed me off to everyone. A little bucked teeth, red hair little girl was made to feel like a princess and my heart overflowed. She taught me to cook, clean and arrange flowers. She taught me to use my creativity to make something out of nothing. She taught me how to force flowers into bloom, start plants from seeds and root plants. She even taught me to wallpaper. She sent me Iris’ to our present home in NC that have come up every years for 25 Years and in our move, Randy dug them up to bring to our next home. I remember riding peanuts, Our little pony in the 4th of July parades down Main Street as Aunt Nook dressed us both as cow girls. She was a show stopper in every aspect of the word. She spoke her mind and got involved for the sake of a good cause. She was strong and I want to believe I learned how to do much because of the time she invested in me. Our conversations were real and of truth. The memories are too many to write. On their land before they built their house, all four families and cousins camped out under one gigantic tent. There were picnics with bands, Dinners, cook outs, birthday parties and graduation parties. We all came together regardless of our faults and loved each other and the memories we made. We had a close relationship and then 500 miles distanced us but when I talked to her it was as if I talked to her yesterday. She always had a gift making party at Christmas for all of her nieces and nephews to make a gift for our Mama’s. The aroma in her beautifully decorated home with candles burning and cookies out of the oven was amazing. We all knew she loved us. She never did anything less than 100% and she loved loving others. I did a flower arrangement tonight and thought of her. I loved her and she loved me. Randy and have the best memories of both Aunt Nook and Uncle Boyd. I praise God for placing them in their life. Nikki
Boyd so very sorry to hear the news. Nookie was a lovely lady & remember her laughter. My deepest sympathy! Count your Blessings, 🎶 Love! 🕊Kathy Rich Culley
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.
So many wonderful memories of my aunt. Costadi’s General Store, 4th of July parties, riding Tater, succulents, etc. Visiting was always a treat. My prayers are with the family and I share your sorrow. Love, Mere
Condolences to her family!
Thelma and I became acquainted when I had a shop-at-home service, part of which I sold wallcovering. She would install the wallcovering. There was no one more meticulous than Thelma. We became fast friends, which lasted our lifetimes. I wish Boyd and family much love, peace and strength during this difficult time.