Thelma "Thel" Kissire passed away on June 23, 2014 after a lengthy illness.
She was born April 4, 1928 to Howard and Florence Evans. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1946 and attended SMSU college in Springfield, MO. She was a member of BPW and was nominated as Woman of the Year in 1991, a member of the Association for Retired MO State Employees, the Al Anon Family Group and the Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, MO. Her favorite past time was spending time with her children, attending the Senior Citizen dances, playing bridge and associating with her many friends. She had a zest for life and lived each day to the fullest.
Survivors are her children Cathy (Terry) Bechtel, Joplin MO, Dennis (Gayla) Iles, Cleveland TN, Linda Clemons, Carl Junction MO, Ronda (Terry) Brown, Rogers AR and Kevin Iles, Jasper MO. Grandchildren are Nathan (Chris) Colson, St. Louis MO, Garyn Colson, Joplin MO, Jason (RaChelle) Iles, Republic MO, Eric Iles, Nixa MO, Shane (Natalie) McCorkle, St. Louis MO, Amanda (Jeremy) Keaster, Russellville AR, Clint (Kristen) Brown, Russellville AR, Matt (Alexis) Clemons, Rowlett TX, Evan Clemons, Rowlett TX, Katie (Eric) Norris, Greenwood IN. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter Anna Iles in 2001. She was blessed with 13 great grand children. Surviving sisters are Irma Erickson, Ruth Webb and Wilma Bevirt. Preceding her in death was a sister Edna Graham and brothers Wayne, Glenn, Leon, Eugene and Bob Evans.
Family visitation is Thursday June 26 from 5 - 7 at Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Howard Carthage MO. Graveside service is Friday June 27 @ 10:00 Fullerton Cemetery, South of Carthage. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to the Biblical Garden at the Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
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