Thelma Elizabeth Smith Baumgardner

Thelma Elizabeth Smith Baumgardner of Salem, Va., died on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Thelma was born October 3, 1917, in Wythe County, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald "Mike" Baumgardner. She is survived by her children, Larry and Sue Baumgardner, of Palmyra, Va., Jerry and Sherrill Baumgardner, of Easley, S.C., and Doug and Sue DePuy, of Roanoke, Va. She has also been blessed with six grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. She is survived by her sister, Danner Armbrister, of Lawrence, Kan.; and brother, E.L. Smith, of Wytheville; along with numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation or Rosalind Hills Baptist Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 18, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. A graveside service at Cedar Lawn Cemetery will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008, with the Rev. Bill Tatum officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.