Thelma Adkins

 

Thelma Adkins, 88, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Waters of Wabash East. She was born on April 6, 1937, in Moorehead, Kentucky.

Thelma married Wince Adkins in 1952. He passed away in 1986. She worked at Wagners in Wabash for many years and was also a homemaker. Thelma was a member of Southside Freewill Baptist Church in Wabash; she enjoyed spending time at church and being very involved. Most of all she loved spending time with her family. 

Thelma is survived by one son, Kenny (Julie) Adkins of Wabash, Indiana; one daughter, Janet Conn of Betsylayne, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Travis Conn, Ryan Adkins, Whitney Caudill, Matthew Martin, Troy Martin, Brittany Burns; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Emil (Shelby) Harris of Lagro, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three grandchildren, Tanda Conn, Dylan Adkins, Megan Bailey, two brothers, Delmas Harris, Dennis Harris, two sisters, Sara Jennings, and Eula Honeycutt.  

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Rev. Tim Webb officiating. Burial will follow at Centergrove Cemetery in Lincolnville, Indiana.  

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to the service on Monday, July 21, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Southside Freewill Baptist Church, 360 Columbus Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Thelma Adkins’s final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com