Leola Thurston

Leola Mareen Thurston age 92, of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at the First Congregational Church, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Matt Olson officiating.  Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held Friday, November 18, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes -  Osgood Chapel, 104 East Cass St, St. Johns, MI.

Leola was born on June 1, 1924, the daughter of Russell Lynn and Edith Crystal (Shupe) Rhynard.  On November 1, 1942 Leola married Wilbur Thurston in St. Johns, MI; he preceded her in death on July 8, 2014.  Leola loved her church, friends, Main Street Cafe, Big Boy, spending time with her family, going on golf cart rides and going to the pond.

Leola is survived by her grandchildren; Derek Thurston, Forrest (Andrea) Thurston and Caleb (Lorraine) Thurston, great grandchildren; Kaelyn Thurston, Douglas Thurston and Noah Thurston.  She was predeceased by her parents, husband, son Douglas Lee Thurston and daughter Denise Patterson Thurston.

Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.