Thelma Elizabeth (Predmore) Richardson

Thelma Elizabeth Richardson, age 93, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at 5:20 pm at Westbrook Assisted Living.

Thelma was born on September 28, 1928, in Kenton, Ohio to John Howard and Clara Esther (Worthington) Predmore, both of whom are deceased.  She married Byron F. "Barney" Richardson, on March 27, 1944, in Forest, Ohio, and he preceded her in death on November 8, 2013.

Surviving are five children; Barbara (John) Curlis of Upper Sandusky, Byron F. "Fred" (Joyce) Richardson Jr. of Marion, Kathy (Richard) Summit of Upper Sandusky, Pam (Pete) Haff of Plain City, and Robin (Bob) Spoors of Findlay.  She is also survived by nine grandchildren Leslie Logan, Kristin Widun, Heather Albanese, Ryan Summit, Amanda Griveas, Melissa Bowersock, Bart Summit, Emily Rieser, Mary Holdsworth, and step grandson Matt Spoors.  Her seventeen great grandchildren; Bailey and Dylan Lohr, Elizabeth and Ethan Widun, Olivia and Nicholas Albanese, Lila Griveas, Sasha and Solomon Summit, Darcy, Samuel, and Colin Bowersock, Beckett, Maya, and Camden Rieser and Madison and Henry Holdsworth.  Two step great grandchildren, Luke and Kendal Spoors and one great great granddaughter Charlotte Lee.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Dale Predmore, sisters Alice Marie Predmore and Mildred Ramier, and her daughter in law Kathryn Richardson.

She worked for the Upper Sandusky school system for twenty-five years, retiring as head cook at Union Middle School.

Thelma was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Upper Sandusky and a long-time Girl Scout troop leader of Troop #257.

She was an avid reader, and in her younger years enjoyed sewing.  Much of her time was spent supporting her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in their school and sports activities.  She also enjoyed watching the Browns, Indians, and OSU Buckeyes on television

A funeral service for Thelma Elizabeth Richardson will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky, and will be officiated by Rev. Ken Wessler. Burial will follow at Old Mission Cemetery.

Visitations will be held from 11:00 – 1:00 pm on Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to First Presbyterian Church of Upper Sandusky, and Arthur James Cancer Research, or Donor's choice, and may be sent to Lucas-Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.

First Presbyterian Church

The James Cancer Research Center

The Donor's Choice