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THELMA THORNHILL Obituary
Thelma L. Thornhill, a longtime resident of Atwater, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2010 at 92 years of age. Thelma was born October 19, 1918 in Maryland to Dixie and Charles Francis. Thelma worked for several years in retail. She loved to knit and do ceramics. For many years she enjoyed bowling and a good game of Bunco with friends.
Mrs. Thornhill is survived by her sons William Thornhill of Fresno and Donald Thornhill of Atwater. She is also survived by her siblings Eugene Francis and Marguerite Televachi both of Maryland. She leaves her beloved grandchildren Eric and Chad Thornhill and her great grandchildren Chase and Taylor Thornhill.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Wilson Family Funeral Chapel, 1290 Winton Way, Atwater with Pastor Steve Heath officiating. Burial will follow at Winton District Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wilson Family Funeral Chapel of Atwater.
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Nancy & Jerry Hammes
December 10, 2010
Rest in Peace, Aunt Thelma. God Bless You.
Rick & Leona Melton
December 10, 2010
We will miss Aunt Thelma. She was a very special lady.
December 3, 2010
Bill, We were sorry to learn of your Moms passing. We are thinking of you and your family.
Hugh and Sandy Walters
The Staff of Wilson Family Chapel
December 2, 2010
The Staff and Wilson Family Chapel wishes to extend their sympathy and their assistance for this time of need.
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