Thelma Elizabeth Myers born Jan. 31, 1937 to Wilma and Harold Layton went to be with the Lord Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. She was the oldest of 11 children, a devoted wife, and caring and precious mother to her children.

Thelma grew up in Pennsylvania and later she and her family settled in Scio.

She was preceded in death by many of her brothers and sisters, and her oldest son David in 2009.

A time of visitation with the family will be held Friday, March 2, 2012 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Koch Funeral Home, Scio. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice for the amazing services they offered the family through this time. Community Hospice of Carroll County, 1040 Trump Rd. NW, Suite B, Carrollton, OH  44615.

A full obituary will appear in the next print edition of the Harrison News-Herald.