|
Rev. Thelma Lois
(Pilcher) Scott
Rev. Thelma Lois (Pilcher) Scott, 97, of Lynn, Indiana passed away
peacefully at her residence on May 23, 2014. Thelma was born on
October 1, 1916 in Wayne County, Indiana to the late Clarence and
Serena (Johnson) Pilcher.
Thelma was a house wife up until her husband passed away and she became
a United Methodist Pastor from 1973 - 1992 when she retired. She
enjoyed reading, gardening, canning, cooking, sewing, preaching and
serving others. She loved being a stay at home mom and spending
time with her family. One of her fondest memories was when she was able
to take a trip to the Holy Land with the help of her District.
In addition to her parents, Thelma is preceded in death by her husband,
James M. Scott, Sr. who passed in 1973; a sister, Eunice Bringman; two
brothers, Edwin Pilcher and Herbert Pilcher; two grandsons, a
granddaughter, Serena Chancey and great granddaughter, Falyn Scott.
Thelma is survived by four sons, James and Evelyn Scott, David and
Linda Scott, Jerry and Carol Scott and Ron and Judy Scott all of
Richmond, Indiana; two daughters, Sharon and James Funkhouser of
Lancaster, Ohio and Cathy Kildow of Lynn Indiana; twenty nine
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and one brother, Alfred
and Violet Pilcher of Englewood.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at
11:00 AM att Peaceful Valley Church, 5518 S. 500 East, Lynn, Indiana,
with Rev. Charlie Crouch officiating. Burial will follow in the
Willow Grove Cemetery, Fountain City, Indiana. Family and friends
may visit from 9 - 11 AM prior to the service also at the church.
Memorial contributions may be given to Braund Pope Funeral Home to help
with funeral services.
Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison. Online
condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com
|
