Thelma Muriel

Fant

Thelma Muriel Marie Walker Burroughs Fant, 89, of Richmond, Virginia, departed this life November 3, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1935 in Richmond. She grew up in Jackson Ward and graduated from Armstrong High School. Thelma was employed by the National Security Agency (NSA), Xerox and the Salvation Army prior to her retirement. She was a devoted member of The Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Thelma participated in the March on Washington, enjoyed crocheting and loved the Washington Commanders.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Daniel Walker and Alice Geneva Childs Walker and brother, James Dowe "Tank" Walker. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Charles "Chuck" Bland Burroughs Jr. (Chiquita); grandchildren, Chrystal Jasmine, Christian Alphonso and Christopher Samuel Burroughs; sister, Shelley Marie Walker; sister-in-law, Annette Muse Walker; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and her beloved dog, Bradley.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 12 at The Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 3200 E. Broad Street. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.