Thelma Louise Marnell, 86, of Wichita, died at 7:15 a.m., Sunday, October 17, 2010, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
She was born February 19, 1924, in Greenbush, Kansas, to John and Esther (Brophy) Marnell. She grew up and attended school in Greenbush and St. Paul and was a graduate of St. Paul High School.
She was a sister at the Adorers of the Blood of Christ in Wichita. While in Parsons, she taught school at St. Patrick's Catholic School. She spent her retirement in Wichita and, for the past two years, had resided at the Catholic Care Center there.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parsons and the Newman Center in Wichita.
Survivors include:
One adopted daughter – Crystal Konye, of Wichita, KS;
One Brother – Paul Marnell, of Wheeling, IL;
Numerous Nieces, Nephews and Cousins
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Bernard and Jack Marnell; and two sisters, Eileen George and Regina Marnell.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 22, 2010, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parsons. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery in St. Paul. The rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.
Memorials are suggested to the Retirement of Sisters, ASC. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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