Thelma Lois Isgrigg
August 28, 1925 ~ April 18, 2020
Thelma Lois “Izzy” Isgrigg, 94, of Columbus, passed away at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020 at her home. She was born in Nashville, TN on August 28, 1925 to Arnel Collins and Iva Rogers Collins.
Thelma married Paul W. “Izzy” Isgrigg on September 12, 1969.
She retired as the deputy assessor for the Bartholomew County Assessor’s Office and volunteered daily at the Love Chapel where she enjoyed helping people more than anything in the world. Thelma often said “My only goal in life has been to help those less fortunate than me”. She was a member of Lakeview Church of Christ, Democrat Ladies League and Dolls Night Out, Doll Club.
A private family graveside service will be held Tuesday. Entombment will be in Garland Brook Cemetery Mausoleum.
Survivors include her daughters, Joanna (William) Arnold of Southlake, TX, Barbara (Ted) Stansbury of Placida, FL and Deb DeBusk of Columbus, IN; a brother, Eddie (Judy) Collins; sisters, Becky (Larry) Williams and Faye Lee; also 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Thelma was preceded in by her husband, Paul Isgrigg on April 13, 2006; a brother, Jimmy Collins; sisters, Judy Gasper and Bonnie Huffman; stepsons, Richard Isgrigg and Randall Isgrigg.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
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I was so sad to see of Your mom’s passing. What fun memories I have of her and my mom! From visiting non-stop, riding to church together, making a foam rubber birthday cake and so many more. They had so much fun together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. April VanHook.
We have fond memories of Thelma as a great neighbor and friend.
So blessed to have known and neighbored with Thelma on Knollwood drive for many years. She was a sweetheart.
Janice Hand
Thelma Lois was my first cousin. She was 16 when I was born. I don’t recall those early days. I remeber whe she and her family would come home to Tennessee to visit he mon and Dad on the farm. It was always so exciting for us younger kids . IOur lives went in differnt directions for many years, but I have always remembered her and how sweet she was to us. Deb, I am so glad that we found each other on Ancestry and to catch up on her life through you. Love to all the family and remember that big Collins family will be together again someday.
Mary Emily Shadwick
I had the pleasure of knowing Thelma and your family. it’s a sad time when a love one passes. I know words don’t begin to tell how much is lost when a family member is gone. I just want to send my condolences from my family to yours.
Sincerely, Christopher Skene
We were so blessed to know Thelma! Doug said she didn’t have a mean bone in her.😊 She and Paul gave us so many good memories and laughs. They both are truly missed. Love, Doug and Carla Eckart
Thelma and Paul were neighbors of ours for many many years. Both were wonderful neighbors. When my youngest daughter (Tammy) got married. Thelma and Paul fired up one of his prized automobiles and drove her and her new groom from the church to the reception. My oldest daughter (Lisa) and Paul shared a stray dog..(Bandit)….you see it belonged to Lisa during the day but it belong to Paul in the evening..where he would let him into the house and feed him treats. Thelma will always be remembered for her smile. We miss them both. JoAnn Ison Ferguson
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Thelma was such a gift to Love Chapel! I was blessed to see Thelma at Four Seasons about 4 months ago. She was even able to see Noah our son who was born when she worked at Love Chapel. She loved him and held him with great joy! We were blessed to have known Thelma. Prayers to the family!