Born on January 11, 1924, to the late Andrew Jackson Smith & Beatrice (Jowett) Smith.
Predeceased by her husband, Paul W. Ludwig; daughter-in-law, Pamela Ludwig; and son-in-law, James C. Fingar.
Survived by her children, William (Karen) Ludwig, Robert Ludwig, and Meredith Fingar.
Delighted in her 9 grandchildren, Marina (Brandon) Datthyn, Jenna Sutton, Wes (Sarah) Fingar, Merica Fingar (Tyler Stiles), Kim Ludwig, Kelly Ludwig (Joe Kinney), Eric (Jaime) Ludwig, Bryan Ludwig, and Adam Ludwig (Jacqueline Clark); 9 great-grandchildren, Kiya Ludwig, Noah, Sarah, Susanna, Thomas, and Julia Datthyn, Levi and Cole Sutton, Holden Kinney; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Thelma was a graduate of Seneca School and Irondequoit High School. She joined Sommerville Presbyterian Church at 10 years old.
She also was a graduate of the University of Rochester School of Nursing program, 1945-46. She would go on to passionately serve as a nurse for over 50 years.
Thelma's final wish was that her body be donated to the University of Rochester Anatomical Gift Program.
To honor her wishes, no calling hours will be held.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may donate in Thelma’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
“To thine own self be true” was her mantra, and always “Je t’aime.”
Special thanks to Dr. Charis Lee, Dr. Ana Molovic-Kokovic, and Lifetime Care Hospice.
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