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Margaret Jeanette Thewlis, 90, of Columbus and formerly of Sullivan passed away at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at the Hospice of Southeast Indiana, Columbus. The 1936 graduate of Carlisle High School was born August 30, 1918 in Paxton to Harry Meek and Nelle Creager Meek. She was retired from the A&P Company and had worked at the Sullivan County Clerk's office. Jeanette was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Sullivan Lions Club, the Terre Haute Sewing Guild, the United Methodist Women's Club and the Columbus Star Quilt Group. She was preceded in death by her husband Eric Thewlis, her parents and one great grandson.

Survivors include one daughter Margaret (Jerry) Speakman of Columbus, four grandchildren Sara Ray, Susan Stier, Lisa Likens and Lori Bare, fourteen great grandchildren and other relatives.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Holmes Memorial Chapel, Sullivan, IN with Rev. Dan Sinkhorn officiating. Burial will be in the Center Ridge Cemetery. Visitation is 11:00 a.m. until time of services Friday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana 2626 E. 17th St., Columbus, IN 47201