Thelma Mae Rickards' Obituary
Thelma Mae (Simpler) Rickards, age 87, of Burns, TN, formerly of Seaford and Laurel, DE, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2006, at her residence. Mrs. Rickards was born June 25, 1919 in Lewes, DE, daughter of the late Theodore and Edith (Dorman) Simpler.
Prior to relocating to Tennessee to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Rickards was a member of St. John's U. M. Church of Seaford; a member of the Acorn Club and AARP; past president and treasurer of the PTA for the former Blades Elementary School; past member of U.M.W. Rebecka Circle Leader and past Treasurer. She enjoyed traveling and crafts.
She is survived by her two daughters, Suesann Rickards and Joan R. Brown and her husband William H. Brown, Jr.; and a granddaughter, Christine M. Brown.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 15, 2006, 2 PM, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 W. Fourth Street, Lewes, DE where friends may call one hour prior to the service; Rev. Jack Cohen will be officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Methodist Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE.
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