Thelma “Jean” Owens Back, age 95, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, in Flatwoods, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Sunday, November 17, 1929, in Brayholm, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Vess and Stella Myrtle Riley Owens .
Thelma was a Published Author, a homemaker, and she attended Bowen Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed working with her art, writing, and taking care of her home.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Harold L. Back; two brothers, Danny Owens and Forrest Owens; one sister, Yvonne Thomas; two daughter-in-laws, Rita Back and Boneva Back.
Thelma is survived by four sons, Gary (Linda) Back of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Michael (Ruthie) Back of Grayson, Kentucky, Ronnie Back of Flatwoods, Kentucky, Richard L. Back of Eaton, Indiana; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; three brothers, Jewett Owens of Emerson, Kentucky, Bobby Owens of Vanceburg, Kentucky, Jimmy Owens of Emerson, Kentucky; one sister, Joyce Branham of Hayden, Alabama; along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss her.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Justin Wagoner officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit after 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.
Ron Back, Kip Back, Monty Back, Jarrod Back, Dustin Back and Brayden Back will serve as pallbearers.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is honored to serve the family of Thelma “Jean” Owens Back
