Mr. Thurston Proctor Jolley, age 94 of Sparta, passed away Thursday morning, May 9, 2024 at NHC of Sparta.

Mr. Jolley was born October 24, 1929 in the Jolley Creek Community of Pickett County to the late Dudley Proctor and Sadie Marie Pyles Jolley. He enjoyed a varied work career that spanned many fields - from a well-known livestock trader with Jolley's Feeder Pigs to furniture maker; also a founder of Community Bank and Trust in Hartselle, Alabama as well as a courier for NHC Healthcare. Mr. Jolley was also an active member of First Christian Church in Sparta.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by sons Glenn Jolley, Ronnie Jolley and Tommy Wheeler; grandson Tyler Jolley; sister Edith Anderson and brother Paul Jolley.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years Helen Smith Jolley

Daughter: Pat McBride and husband Clifford

Son: Danny Jolley and wife Marilyn

Grandchildren: Steven McBride & wife Cindy, Jennifer Jolley, Travis McBride & wife Jennifer, Chad Jolley & wife Robin, Dana Ramirez & husband Jeremy, Nicholas Jolley & husband Chris, Stacy Jolley, Laney Jolley, Tara Jolley, Forest Wheeler & wife Myranda, Hannah Wheeler Cooper

Daughters-in-law: Beverly Jolley and Sherry Jolley

Special cousin: Elaine Elder

Several great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00pm Monday, May 13, 2024 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. The family will receive friends after 11:00am Monday at Hunter Funeral Home. In honor of Mr. Jolley's wishes, Hunter Funeral Home has been entrusted with his cremation following his funeral and a graveside service will be conducted at Bethlehem Cemetery at a later date.

The Jolley family would like to express a special thank you to NHC of Sparta for all of their love and care for Thurston during his time there.