Thelma Lee Rumford

Thelma “TR” Lee Rumford, 89, passed away April 9, 2021 at Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community in Franklin, IN. She was born on December 29, 1931 in Indianapolis, IN to the late George Whistler and Nettie Leone (Stutsman) Amos.

She attended Warren Central High School, where she met her high school sweetheart, Samuel S. Rumford Jr. They were married in 1951 and they shared over 65 years of marriage.

TR loved collecting and had grand collections, from candles to anything having to do with Mickey Mouse. She was an artist and enjoyed oil painting which also led to an interest in design and home interior design. In her earlier years, she was an avid bowler. She also had many fond memories of summer trips to Kiawah Island, SC and to visit family in Arizona.

She was a dedicated mother to her two children and loved her family dearly. She always made the holidays special, but she loved Christmas time the most.

She is survived by her loving children, Vicki Walker and Gregg Rumford (wife, Collie Rees); 3 grandchildren, Hutton Rumford, Samuel and Jenelle (Blackburn) Walker, and Maggie (Walker) and Craig Lotz; and 4 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 65 years, Samuel S. Rumford Jr.; three sisters and one brother.

Memorial contributions may be made to any charitable organization of choice or Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community at 1070 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021 from 10:30AM-12:30PM at Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, 46229. Services will be held privately.