Thelma Emmons

Thelma Emmons, 88, of French Lick, Indiana entered into eternal rest on May 5th, 2024 at the Timbers of Jasper in Jasper, Indiana.

She was born in French Lick, Indiana on August 30th, 1935 to Arthur and Blanche (Hobson) Brown.

Thelma married Estel Emmons on December 22nd, 1954 and he survives.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; Sister – Janice Apple, Half-Brother – Kenneth (Stovepipe) Brown and 
Son-in-Law – Ralph McBride.

Thelma was a 1954 graduate of French Lick High School, and very active on the alumni committee, and a member of Crystal Community Church, where she was treasurer for many years.

She had worked at Kimball’s and the Shoe Factory in Paoli, but was best known for her years as a seamstress.  
So many people went to Thelma for their alterations and mending.

Thelma enjoyed reading, had been on a bowling league, but most of all she loved being with her family.

She is survived by:

Husband - Estel Emmons of French Lick, Indiana    

Daughters – Connie Brewer (Don) of French Lick, Indiana
                      Angie McBride of French Lick, Indiana

(5) Grandchildren – Jenifer Ridenour, Aaron Kellams, Brooke Buffington, Derek McBride and Beau Kellams.

(5) Step-Grandchildren – Kami Brunnworth, Tierney Phelps and Risha Warren, Donovan Brewer and Tisha Brewer.

(13) Great-Grandchildren - Jaron Alexander, Jayton Alexander, Joely Alexander, Payton Buffington, Addi Pieper, Blake Buffington, Cash Ridenour, Emerson Kellams, Hank Ridenour, Reece Kellams, Jewell Clara Ridenour, Renly Kellams, and Rogan Kellams.    

(5) Great-Great-Grandchildren


FUNERAL CEREMONY
A Funeral Ceremony for Estel and Thelma will be conducted by Pastor Mike Stout on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home with burial to follow at Emmons Ridge Cemetery.

VISITATION
Visitation for Estel and Thelma will be Saturday, May 11th, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.


In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Emmons Ridge Cemetery, c/o Kathy Kalb, 
2494 Hillham Road, French Lick, IN 47432.


Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick, Indiana 47432. Condolences may be made on our  website - www.brosmer-kemplefuneralhome.com.