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Thelma Gue Obituary

April 20, 1917 - December 11, 2008
Thelma N. Gue passed away on December 11, 2008, in Colorado Springs, CO. She was born to Tilmon and Noma Childers on April 20, 1917, in Branchland, West Virginia. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Kermit, son, John K. (Judith), daughter, Judy Wolford (Walker), granddaughter, Christina Michaelis (Ande), Kathleen Gue, mother of grandsons John C. (Diana), and Jason R., 2 great grandchildren, Taylor Michaelis and Emily Gue, 3 sisters, Verla Gibson, Halsie Ross, and Ladoska Napier. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Colorado Springs for 49 years. In addition to being a loving wife, devoted sister, and servant of God, she was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose spirit of strength and support will be greatly missed by each and every one of her family. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at First Southern Baptist Church, 1409 Palmer Park Blvd., Colorado Springs. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery following the service.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 14, 2008.

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Brenda Butensky

December 21, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May you know no more sorrow.

Kathryn (Duncan) and Kevin Siglinger

December 20, 2008

Thelma worked for our father, Tom Duncan, at J.C.Penney Company for many years. She was a part of our family and will be truly missed by all whose life she touched. May God grant you peace and comfort at this most difficult of times.

David Childers

December 18, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to you all at this time. May God comfort you. I remember last seeing Aunt Thelma and Uncle Kermit when they came by to visit Dad, Arnie Childers, when he was in the hospital in 1988. They were always so nice to us.

David and Doris Childers

Bob & Shirley Davidson

December 15, 2008

We certainly value the many years we had the opportunity to be friends with both you and Thelma. Only you can understand the grief involved with the loss. Perhaps it will help to you to know Thelma will be greatly missed by all of us and we share in your sadness. We will never forget all the good times we have shared together. Our Love is with you. With sympathy, Bob and Shirley Davidson

Edra Adkins

December 15, 2008

John & Judy: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Thelma will be greatly missed by all, she was a very special aunt and a very special sister to mom. We love you. The Gibson Family

Steve and Linda Davidson

December 15, 2008

We certainly enjoyed our visit with Kermit and Thelma last July. Steve has fond memories of the two of them when he was young. Please accept our sincerely sympathy and prayers in the passing of Thelma.

With Our Love,
Steve and Linda Davidson

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