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- Thelma Maree Hedges
Thelma Maree Hedges, 84, Denison, died Oct. 28, 1995, at her home.
She was born Aug. 10, 1911, in Wabaunsee County, the daughter of James P. and Mabel Jones Clark.
She attended Maple Hills school and moved to Denison in 1937 where she owned and operated Hedges Grocery with her husband, John, until 1955. She then moved to Omaha, Neb., working as a clerk for the Woolworth’s store for several years. She retired and moved back to Denison in 1973.
Mrs. Hedges was a member of the Denison Bible Church and a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star at Denison.
She was married to John M. Hedges Jan. 22, 1928, in Alma. He died Jan. 13, 1989.
Survivors include two sons, James Hedges, Chatsworth, Ga., and John C. Hedges, Bethel Park, Pa.; two daughters, Peggy McCrory, Holton, and Marie Gunther, Mayetta; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, John L. “Tim” Clark.
Services were Nov. 1, 1995, at the Denison Bible Church. Burial was in Denison Cemetery.
Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Denison Bible Church, Denison, 66419.
The Valley falls Vindicator, Valley Falls, Kansas. Thursday, 2 November 1995.
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