Thelma Forestine Lynch

LYNCH, Thelma Forestine (Zoppelli) – age 91 of Dexter, MI departed this earthly world on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, to live in her heavenly home. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 4PM-8PM. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 1PM at Brown Funeral Home – 1480 E. Hill Rd. Grand Blanc, MI with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial immediately following at Flint Memorial Park. Thelma was born April 2, 1924 in Chappell, NE to the late Adolph and Sadie (Lindgren) Zoppelli. She dedicated her life to her husband Jeff “J.D.” Lynch, family and community. Thelma’s life demonstrated the very character of Jesus in her daily service, which touched the lives of those she knew and taught. She taught at Barhitte Elementary School in the Bentley school system for 18 years. She touched many lives with her loving kindness. Her love and commitment to the Kingdom of God has affected many lives. One of Thelma’s favorite songs, “It is Well With My Soul” is a testimony to her dedication to Jesus Christ. Joyful memories of Thelma Lynch are evident in the smiles of her children and their spouses, Michael (Jane) Lynch, Linda (Tom) Jarman, Jim (Kim) Lynch, and Julie (Larry) Castle; grandchildren, Monica (Pedro)Teves, Lindsay and Chloe Lynch, Nick and Eric Jarman, Kristin (Chuck) Lawrence, Scott, Zach, and Dan (Alyssa) Lynch, Sarah, Stuart, William and Angela Castle; 6 great-grandchilden, and a host of special relatives, all whom loved her and will miss her. With sincere appreciation, “We wish to thank our friends for their expressions of kindness during the illness and the bereavement of our loved one.” A special thank you to Julie Stockwell, Mary Jane Vanderput, and Louis Barner. May God Bless each of you. Those desiring may make contributions to a charity of one’s choice in Thelma’s memory. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.brownfh.com. “Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; To be understood as to understand; To be loved as to love; For it is giving that we are born to eternal life.” - Prayer of Peace. “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies and whoever lives and believes in me will never die” – John 11:25-26.