EDITH CAMPBELL THAMES

Edith Campbell Thames, 94, of Panama City, died January 26, 2009 in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and had been a resident here since 1947. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Panama City for 60+ years and had taught 4 and 5 year olds for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Willis Thames, her parents, two sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her two daughters, Mary Kay Grindle of Panama City, Louise Oman of Cincinnati, Ohio, 5 grandchildren, Jason Grindle of Atlanta, Georgia, Lawrence Grindle of Panama City, Melissa Moreland of Chicago, Illinois, Kirsten Batson and husband Brad of Dallas, Texas, Amanda Rasche and husband Pete of Cincinnati, Ohio, and 6 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Clyde Ellison officiating. Those desiring to may make a contribution to Emerald Coast Hospice, 2925 Martin Luther King Blvd., Panama City, Florida 32405 in memory of Edith Thames.

Wilson Funeral Home