Thelma Hise

Thelma Maxine Ward Hise, 89, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Longton, Kansas on June 28, 1935. The family moved to a farm three miles west of Fredonia, one year later. She attended country school for the first eight years and then Fredonia High School, where she graduated in 1954. Thelma married her high school sweetheart, Dwight Hise, on August 1,1955, and moved to Topeka, Kansas; they were blessed with two daughters. Thelma was a homemaker and over the years worked part-time at various places. Bennett's of Fredonia, Robinson Shoe Store of Topeka, Children’s Boutique, and Tuesday Mornings Store of Naperville. She also volunteered at Little Friends at a children’s medical facility in Wheaton, Illinois and Smithville, Missouri Hospital. Thelma loved to sew, over the years she made Barbie clothes, clothing items, reupholstering and even Trina’s Wedding dress that had over 300 handsewn pearls on it. Over the years she received enjoyment out of making cards and scrapbooking. Thelma and Dwight lived in Topeka until 1977, when they moved to Naperville. In 1989, Dwight retired from Santa Fa Railroad, and they moved to Smithville. Around this time, they started to take more trips and cruises, including the 1999 Rose Parade. In 1995, they built a house and moved back to Topeka to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren. Thelma is survived by her husband, Dwight; daughters, Tamra D. Yancey (Patrick) and Trina K. Wood (Eric); grandchildren, Kevin P. Yancey (Hanna Seong-Yancey), Dr. Benjamin Yancey (Dr. Misty Carr-Yancey), Shawn E. Wood, Tyler C Wood, Luke E. Wood, Audry N. Johnson-Wood, Bryce W. Wood, and Wyatt O. Wood; great-grandchildren, Emma Yuna, Luna Marie, Aurora Elaine. Thelma was proceeded in death by her parents Leo and Margaret Ward, a brother, Billy Ward, and, sister Doris Claiborne. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Wanamaker Woods Church of The Nazarene, 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS 66614, where visitation will be one hour prior. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wanamaker Woods Church of The Nazarene and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Thelma Hise

June 28, 1935 - July 20, 2024