Thelma Rose Ackels-Smith

Thelma Rose Ackels-Smith, age 63 of Nashville, Passed away Monday October 13, 2008 at Hastings Tendercare. She was born May 14, 1945 in Oshweken, Canada. Thelma moved to Battle Creek in 1950 where she attended school. Thelma was married and had 2 children the marriage ended in divorce. She married Sam Smith on December 2, 1994. She worked at the Casinova Restaurant in Lansing for 10 years, General Motors and Hastings Tendercare for 13 years. She enjoyed gardening, ceramics and especially being with her grandchildren. She attended Thornapple Valley Church. Thelma was preceded in death by her Mother, Cecelia Smith, 2 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her husband, Sam Smith of Nashville, sons, Jon (Julie) Ackels of Hastings, Sheldon Ackels, of Hastings, step-daughter Sheri Stillwell of Lansing, Step-son Lee Smith of Lansing, grandchildren, Samantha, Autumn and Lacey Ackels, Chris, Tiffany, Carol, Kristy,Charlie,Travis, brother Red , 2sisters,Jackie and Laurie. Memorials can be made to Hastings Tendercare. Friends can meet with the family on Sunday October 19, 2008 from 6-8pm at the Thornapple Valley Church 2750 S. M-43 Highway Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).