Thelma L. Faust

October 7, 2010

Send Condolences
Thelma Louise Laughner Faust 67, of Forest, IN, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Clarian Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, following a three month illness. Born February 23, 1943 in Frankfort, IN to the late Clayton & Ruthanna Laughner. Thelma was a 1961 graduate of Frankfort High School. She met the love of her live in 1959 and her marriage of 48 years was to Clinton Faust on July 1, 1962. She enjoyed art, painting and was largely a self-taught artist. She served as Treasurer of the Clinton County Art League and was an award winning exhibitor at the Clinton County Fair, Indiana State Fair and other area art contests over her years of participation in the art of oil painting. She enjoyed creating and sharing many other arts and crafts including doll making and jewelry designs to name a few. Thelma and her husband were Indianapolis Colts season ticket holders and avid fans for many years. They also enjoyed the Indy 500 and the Tipton Pork Festival. Thelma was a gentle soul, loved her family and lovingly cared for countless dogs, cats and even a few calves over her lifetime.

Visitation and Services

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2010 at Goodwin Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday, October 10th from 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Clinton County Art League, envelopes will be available.

Survived by:

Husband: Clinton Faust of Forest Sister: Nina (Arnold) Perry of Frankfort Nephew: Brian (Ann) Perry Niece: Regina (Jason) Passmore Great Nieces & Nephew: Megan, Justin and Mikayla Sister: Joyce Boyer of Terre Haute Nephews: Douglas (Amanda) Adkins, Gerald Boyer, Samuel Boyer Great Nieces & Nephews: Joseph, Michael, Taylor, Corelin, Isabella, Courtney, Lindsay and Trista Brother in Law: David Embrey of Delphi Nieces: Marie Embrey and Dana (Terry) Waye Nephew: Davey Embrey Great Nieces and Nephews: Jeff, Jarrett, J.D., Tyler and Tayva Sister: Stella (Ronald) Carter of Frankfort Nieces: Jennifer Carter, Valerie (Sean) Galvin, Julia Carter and Mia Carter Nephews: Morris Carter Great Nieces and Nephews: Forrest, Wyatt, Lilly and Natasha Brother: Dennis (Karla) Laughner of Frankfort Nephew: Jeremiah (Jodi) Laughner Sister: Brenda Hall of Frankfort Nephew: Steven (Ashley) Hall Niece: Melissa (Fiancé Ricky Black) Hall Great Nieces and Nephews: Kamdin, Steven James and Blaine Nieces: Jonelle Smith and Suzie Primavera Nephew: Jon Smith Great Nieces and Nephews: Charlie, Ben, Jack, Joe, Kara and Carley Brother in Law: Dick (Mary) Faust Nieces & Nephews: Elizabeth, Roxy, Charley and Carl Faust Sister in Law: Grace Snipes of Frankfort Nephew: Brad Stewart Great Nephews: Jake and Scott

Preceded by:

She was preceded in death by sister, Martha Embrey, Brother and Sister in law, Charlie and Charlene Smith, nieces, Ruth Ann Embrey and Nancy Pulley and great nephew, Mitchell.

Condolences

Please fill out this form to contact the staff of Goodwin Funeral Home. We will respond to your message as soon as possible.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Family Information Guide

Goodwin Funeral Home obituaries are created from information contained in the Family Information Guide.

The Family Information Guide is a no-cost service provided by Goodwin Funeral Home for families and individuals who wish to record their personal information during the funeral preplanning process.

Begin your Family Information Guide today. Learn more about preparing yourself and loved ones for difficult and emotional decisions in the future.

Start my Family Information Guide

Funeral Arrangement Planner

Begin planning a funeral with our simple funeral arrangement planner.

The funeral arrangement planner was created to help guide you through the basic steps of planning a funeral. You may send your funeral plans to our office with any questions you may have about the funeral planning process.

Funeral Arrangement Planner