Thelma Atkinson, 92, Springfield, passed away May 25, 2013. She was born April 19, 1921. She was married to Walter Atkinson (deceased) for 67 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Stilwell; granddaughters, Katherine Pleggenkuhle and Deborah Stilwell; great grandchildren, Ryan Whitmer, Kate Whitmer, Ellie Pleggenkuhle and Ava Pleggenkuhle; brothers, Ken and Don Farrell; sisters, Mary Davis and Jean Kremeier; many nieces and nephews.
She joined Hamlin Memorial Baptist Church in 1945. She worked for Oxford Health Care as a Caregiver until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening and her baked goods often took ribbons at the Ozark Empire Fair.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., May 27 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Graveside services in Bellview Cemetery (Springfield) May 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hamlin Memorial Baptist Church.