Thelma D. “Toni” Walburn, 94, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. She was born on April 8, 1928, in Vassar, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Ruby (Walker) Adams.

Thelma grew up in the Michigan Valley community and graduated from Michigan Valley High School in 1946. She had lived many years near Ottawa and had been in Gardner for the last three years.

Thelma had been a secretary for the Pomona Schools until her retirement. On April 19, 1947, Thelma was united in marriage

On April 19, 1947, Thelma was united in marriage to Ben J. Walburn in Ottawa. To this union a daughter was born, Patricia Kay.

Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Ben, of 55 years, on May 26, 2002; her daughter, Patricia K. Matile on December 22, 2008; by her parents, Frank and Ruby; and her two sisters, Phyllis Fanning and Naomi Heidner.

Thelma is survived by her brother, Donald Adams of Iowa; a loving granddaughter, Megan Matile of Olathe; many nieces and nephews; with a special appreciation to Allen and Karen for their acts of kindness.

Graveside services for Thelma will be at 11:00a.m. on Thursday, July 28 at the Woodlawn Cemetery at Pomona. Memorial contributions for Thelma may be made to Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS. 66451. Online condolences for the family may be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.