Thurman, Margaret A., 77, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at her home. She was born on March 27, 1933. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandma. Margaret married Melvin O. Thurman in 1957 in Wichita. He preceded her in death on February 14, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Melinda and her son, James Charles. Survivors include children, Mark Thurman and Vicki Lister, 9 grandchildren, Ryan Thurman, Chad Thurman, Tiffany Kargbo, Jarrod Thurman, Nina Shipman, Tyler Shipman, Tonya Thurman, Nichole Cooper, Shawna Lister; 7 great-grandchildren as well as her brother, Charles Dause. She will lay in state at Hillside Funeral Home West, 2929 W. 13th, Wichita, Friday, 1-7 p.m., with family present from 5-7 p.m. Service will be Saturday, 11 a.m. at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, 1600 W. 27th St N. Burial will follow at Old Mission Cemetery, along side her husband. Memorials to Ketch, 1006 E. Waterman St. Wichita 67211. www.hillsidefuneralhomewest.com
