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Thelma Marie West

Thelma Marie West of Marietta, Ohio, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Heartland of Marietta.

She was born on April 3, 1933, in Marietta, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ida Jones Wittekind. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, and sewing. She also loved spending time at her cabin on the river in Lowell, Ohio. She will be forever missed by everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, William Cletis West; son, William Jeff West of Marietta, Ohio; daughter, Cheryl Arnold (Ron) of Marietta, Ohio; daughter, Tonja Mahan of Little Hocking, Ohio; and son, Shane West of Marietta, Ohio. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Rachel Riordan (Corey) of Midlothian, VA; Jessie Fenton (Andy) of Williamstown, WV; Jane Mahan and Billy Mahan of Little Hocking, Ohio; and her great-granddaughter, Violet Riordan.

Surviving siblings are Donald (Arlene) Wittekind of Marietta, Ohio, and Karen Strahler of Marietta, Ohio. Her brothers Dwight and Delbert Wittekind preceded her in death. Many nieces and nephews also survive her.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent to www.Lankfordfh.com.

Memorial contributions in Thelma’s name may be made to Marietta Hospice 400 Pike Street, Suite I-l, Marietta, OH 45750.