Thelma Clark Upton Hobbs, 89 years of age, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 in Midland. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church officiated by Dr. Steve Schorr.Thelma moved to Midland, Texas in March of 1963. She worked in retail at Marilyn’s, Jimmy Smith Shoes, and Lou’s Dress Shop, then for Hospice of Midland from 1990 to 2012 as the volunteer coordinator. She truly enjoyed her years working with Hospice of Midland. She was one of ten children, six sisters and three brothers, all preceding her in death.Thelma is survived by two sons, Randall (Rikki) Upton and Jerry Upton; two grandsons, Chris (Brandi) Upton and Ben (Jackie) Upton; and three great granddaughters, Meredith Upton, Caitlyn Upton, and Mallory Upton.And as Thelma would always say, “It is what it is.”In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hospice of Midland.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www. npwelch.com.,