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Thelma Aplin Obituary

THELMA JEAN
APLIN, 74
Snively Packing House

WINTER HAVEN - Thelma Jean Aplin, age 74, of Winter Haven, FL died February 29, 2012 due to failure to thrive.
She was born February 8, 1938 in Jasper, AL the daughter of Luther D. Alexander and Sylvia Harris Alexander. She worked as a sectionizer for Snively Packing House and later with Winter Haven Hospital in the snack bar where she was known for her sandwiches.
In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her husband James Farrell Aplin and sister Janice. She is survived by her sons: James F. Aplin, Orlando, FL, and Billy F. Aplin (Cindy), Lakeland, FL, daughter: Joan Christopher (Stan) Winter Haven, FL, brothers: Luther Alexander (Elaine), Bobby Joe Alexander, Jimmy D. Lay and Johnny Lay (Sylvia), all of Jasper, AL, sisters: Judy Smith, Jasper, AL, and Mary Gail LeFan (Merrell), Auburndale, FL, and grandchildren: Jessica, Sarah and Jonathan.
Visitation is Sunday from 2-4 pm at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven. Funeral Services are Monday at 11:00 am at the funeral home chapel.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
ww.ott-laughlin.com

Published by The Ledger on Mar. 3, 2012.
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Dear Joan and Sarah,

Sorry to here about those loss of your mother and grandmother. Thinking of both of you at this time.

Stacy Arndt

Stacy Arndt

March 6, 2012

I LOVE YOU ALL...WISH I COULD BE THERE...I LOVE YOU AUNT THELMA!

JAMIE VAN BEEK

March 3, 2012

My prayers are with your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Evelyn Mincey

March 2, 2012

I love you Granny. A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck. :)

Jessica Aplin Gerou

March 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during the loss of your sweet mother. I remember the visits from the Florida cousins every now and then and loved seeing you all. I know Aunt Thelma will be greatly missed but know now that she's with Uncle Farrell. Love you all, Kay Aplin Reymundo

March 2, 2012

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