In Memory Of
Thelma I. Minor
1914
2019
Thelma I. Minor
April 29, 1914 — December 18, 2019
Thelma I. Minor, 105, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
She was born April 29, 1914, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Isabella (Hodge) Kendall.
She retired from Stormont-Vail Health Center as a ward secretary in 1977. While working at Stormont she signed the majority of birth certificates at the hospital.
She was a member of the Topeka Travel Club and enjoyed traveling. She was also an avid reader and Friend of the Library. Thelma married Eugene W. Minor in 1934 in Oskaloosa, KS.
Survivors include a daughter, Jeanell Wilder; nine grandchildren, Glen, Scott, Steven (Christina), Joel (Sara), Andrew, Christopher Wilder, Kelly (Stacey) Streeter, Melissa Edwards, Jessica Edwards; ten great-grandchildren, Andrew Brendilinger, Sarah, Hannah, Alora, Luke, Ryan, Katie Wilder, Adam, Alex and Amber Lewis.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Vana G. Edwards, and husband.
A Funeral Ceremony will be 1:00 pm., Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka. Family will greet friends a half hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library 1515 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604.
To share a memory of Thelma or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born April 29, 1914, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Isabella (Hodge) Kendall.
She retired from Stormont-Vail Health Center as a ward secretary in 1977. While working at Stormont she signed the majority of birth certificates at the hospital.
She was a member of the Topeka Travel Club and enjoyed traveling. She was also an avid reader and Friend of the Library. Thelma married Eugene W. Minor in 1934 in Oskaloosa, KS.
Survivors include a daughter, Jeanell Wilder; nine grandchildren, Glen, Scott, Steven (Christina), Joel (Sara), Andrew, Christopher Wilder, Kelly (Stacey) Streeter, Melissa Edwards, Jessica Edwards; ten great-grandchildren, Andrew Brendilinger, Sarah, Hannah, Alora, Luke, Ryan, Katie Wilder, Adam, Alex and Amber Lewis.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Vana G. Edwards, and husband.
A Funeral Ceremony will be 1:00 pm., Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka. Family will greet friends a half hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library 1515 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604.
To share a memory of Thelma or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Thelma I. Minor, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, December 27, 2019
12:30 - 1:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Friday, December 27, 2019
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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