Thelma Jo Richards

Goodbye, until we hug in heaven, my dear aunt!

I'll miss your youthful giggle that simply bubbled out of your joyful heart! Though the container grew weary, your spirit remained amazingly young as you enjoyed every moment in appreciation of God's good gifts.

You were a treasure to us all!

To Jeff and the family -

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the passing of Thelma, you kind and gentle Mom.
Bob Stager
Tallmadge, OH

I have lost my dear sister. She was a special girl and lady. I never held a candle to her....oh well.

I have lost my dear sister... we have not been together for 6 long years. I have not been able to travel... her talent and pleasing personality are well known. Her many friends and relatives will miss her very much. She gathered people to her like bees to flowers. God keep her until we meet again.

What an honor it is to have known Thelma. My mother, June Semler Axner and Thelma have been friends for over 85 years. It was wonderful to see them light up when they had a chance to be together. Thelma was a blessing to my mother.
My sympathy to your family.
Sheila

To the children of Thelma Jo Richards and granddaughter Holly

What a beautifully rich lady that we have had the privilege to know during her long stay at Sumner. We’ve looked at her dolls, helped her work puzzles, but mostly just visited and talked with her, about you folks. For she loved to talk about her family and cherished every call, letter and picture you shared with her. We also talked about God and life values over the years.
May God bless the soul of Thelma Jo...

Oh how we loved Aunt Thelma. She was a special lady, who always had time to listen and give a hug. We enjoyed being around her and including her (and Uncle Irv) in our family celebrations - birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving. She worried about us when we moved overseas and prayed for us regularly. We will miss her. Much much love, Nancy and Birney Boyd (currently residing in Davao City, Philippines)