Thelma E. Sears

Thelma E. Sears, 85, of Worthington, passed away at 4:30 A. M., Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton.

She was born March 20, 1923 in Lyons, she was the daughter of James and Jessie (Haskett) Flynn.

She was a homemaker, and formerly worked for Indiana Telephone and co-owned Sears Auction Service with her husband. She was also a member of the Newberry Church of the Nazarene and Worthington Garden Club.

She is survived by two children: Judy (Darrell) Dunigan, Worthington; Tim (Linda) Sears, Worthington; five grandchildren, Timmy Sears, Tammy(Josh) Harrell, Leon (Jodi) Dunigan, LeRae Dunigan and Darla (Rich) Moore; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond Sears, June 27, 1989; and 14 brothers and sisters.

Service will be at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. William Pursell & Rev. Melvin Abney officiating.

Friends may call at Welch & Cornett 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday until time of service.

Burial will be in Worthington Cemetery.

Online condolences for the family can be made at www.welchcornett.com