Thelma M. Brubaker went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2016. She was married to the late Kenneth Brubaker who passed away in 1977.
She was the daughter of the late William and Elsie Cox and sister to Betty Markley, the late Pauline Gibe, and the late Geraldine Briette.
She is survived by her three children, Jane, wife of Ken Hess, Patricia, wife of John Kettering, and Leon Brubaker, husband of Nancy, all of Lancaster. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A private service and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please extend acts of kindness to others.
Ohhhhhhh, I loved your mom so much and do share in your loss. How happy Thelma must be to see her Ken. It was a long wait but she was so faithful to his memory.
Edie Cunningham, Missionary with ABWE
Your mother was a very pleasant person; always smiling. I enjoyed talking and joking with her.
With prayers and sympathy.
Ethel Nolt
Jane, Pat, and Leon, I am so sorry for your loss. Thelma and I worked together for many years in Bible Visuals. I’ve always remembered her jolly laugh, her sharp mind, and her attention to detail. And her baked corn recipe! It was evident that Thelma loved the Lord and she was loved by all who worked with her at BVI. After Edie Cunningham (my co-worker) and I moved to Maine so I could care for my parents until their passing, we often spoke of Thelma and prayed for her.
Leon, my condolence to you and your family during your time of grief of the loss of your mother.
Jeff Beard
I have fond memories of Thelma from our time at Long Memorial. For months after we came to LMUMC, she and Velma Quigly would leave the sanctuary together and I’d get their names mixed up. One Sunday they thought they could trick me, and they exchanged names…. Velma became Thelma and Thelma became Velma. We had a good laugh. Extending love and sympathy to Jane and Pat and their families. Mary Ann