Thelma Sue Whitsett

Thelma Sue Whitsett, age 87 of Georgetown, Ohio, formerly of Bloomington/Normal, Illinois passed away October 13, 2016 at her home after a brief illness. She was born December 18, 1928 in Carterville, Illinois the daughter of the late Len and Mary (Volner) Faull. She was also preceded in death by one sister – Marilyn Faull and one brother – Franklin Faull. Sue married Scott Whitsett May 30, 1948, a marriage that lasted forty-nine years. He also preceded her in death.

Sue worked as a secretary for State Farm Insurance, she spent several years raising her children and babysitting others in her home and later worked for many years at Carmichael Agricultural Services. Being raised in a Christian home, Sue faithfully served the Lord her entire life. In 1955, what would become the Eastview Christian Church (Normal, Illinois) began in her home. She traveled on short term mission trips, entertained guests, missionaries and evangelists in her home and was generous to those in need. She enjoyed traveling, shopping and studying the Bible. She was an active member of the Emerson Street Christian Church, Eastview Christian Church, College Park Christian Church (all in Normal, Illinois) and the Georgetown (Ohio) Church of Christ. She loved her God and loved His people.

Sue is survived by four children – Mark Whitsett of Minnetrista, Minnesota, Sandy Hatfield and husband David of Brighton, Michigan, Marsha Wade and husband Ken of Jasonville, Indiana and Kevin Whitsett and wife Cindy of Georgetown, Ohio; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; two sisters – Linda Faull and Donna Faull – both of Normal, Illinois and one brother – George L. Faull of Peru, Indiana.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at the Georgetown Church of Christ in Georgetown, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the College Park Christian Church in Normal, Illinois with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington, Illinois. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Summit Theological Seminary, 2766 West Airport Road, Peru, Indiana 46970. The Cahall Funeral in Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family.