Thelma Chapman Russell
Thelma Chapman Russell age 88 of Richwood, died peacefully early Tuesday morning October 8, 2013 at the Memorial Hospital in Marysville.
She was born February 17th, 1925 in Marion County to the late John Walker and Wanda Lucille (Sharp) Baughman, she was also predeceased by 2 daughters: Sharon and Sheryl Chapman and three brothers: Ervin, Lowell and Larry Baughman; and a daughter-in-law, Carol Chapman.
Thelma was a great cook, a couple of her specialties were homemade bread and candies, and she also had worked as a cook at the former Winner’s Circle Restaurant in Richwood and the White Swan. Thelma enjoyed attending and being a member of the Richwood Church of Christ, she was also a member of the White Lily Temple #273 of the Pythian Sisters.
Thelma was a very active person, she enjoyed her bowling league, taking entries to the Richwood Fair, playing cards, being an avid reader, crocheting, watching and listening to her beloved Buckeyes, putting out a big garden, playing one of her favorite board games, “yahtzee” and in her later years she loved playing solitaire on her Kindle.
Surviving are her devoted children: Sandra (Lauren Jr.) McNeil of Marion, Linda (Dana) Ludwig of Richwood, Brenda Chapman of Columbus, Gary Chapman of Marion and Tom (Annette) Chapman of Marysville.
Five Grandchildren: Troy (Erin) Chapman, Tracy Mannasmith, Nathan (Michelle) Ludwig, Alison (Brandon) Shinault and Cole (Jaquie) Chapman, four step-grandchildren, Chris (Danny Sias, Sherri (Joe) Dalton, Robin (Rock) Johnston, and Rob (Brenda) Oliver and Nine Great Grandchildren
Funeral Services will be held Friday October 11, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Richwood Church of Christ 29063 Sivey Road Richwood, OH 43344, Pastor Matthew Craig will officiate, burial will follow in the Green Camp Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Heinzerling Foundation at 1800 Heinzerling Dr. Columbus, OH 43223-3698
Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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