Thelma Elizabeth Thiele, 88 of Columbus, KS died April 29, 2017 at Medicalodge in Columbus, KS.
She was born October 9, 1928 in Hallowell, KS the daughter of Claire E. and Eva A. (Smith) Wofford.
She was born October 9, 1928 in Hallowell, KS the daughter of Claire E. and Eva A. (Smith) Wofford.
She was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Columbus.
She was very active in the Cherokee County 4-H club for over 20 years. She was an adult leader and past president. She also was involved with the FCE and the Community Free Lunch Program.
Thelma worked as a teacher's aide for many years and retired in 1994
Survivors include 3 sons; Tom (Ann) Thiele of Columbus, KS, John (Karen) Thiele of Joplin, MO, Jim (Rebecca) Thiele of Columbus, KS, a brother Walter Wofford, Topeka, KS, along with 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Claire and Eva Wofford, husband William Thiele and brother Carl Wofford.
Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Tuesday May 2, 2017at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Columbus, KS with Rev. Dale Powell officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 pm, Monday evening. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Memorials may be made to the Columbus Library and/or McKee cemetery; these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, 611 S. East Avenue, Columbus, KS 66725.
Services by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, Columbus, KS.
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