Thelma "Teddy" Kales Magin

Thelma Francis Magin (born Thelma Kales) passed away peacefully in her home Aug. 7, 2015. Known as "Teddy" to many because growing up, folks thought she looked like a teddy bear, this lady devoted her entire life to showing Christian love and charity to others. Growing up in rural Arkansas, Thelma was one of six girls, and she learned early on about hard work, patience and dedication to your family. At 14, she got her first job, and bought a gift for her beloved mother-the very first "store-bought" dress her mama'd ever owned. That nature of making your life centered around someone else's health and happiness and of putting family first no matter what, continued all her days. Services will be held in Kansas City on Saturday, September 5 to allow long-distance family time to accommodate for travel. For those who cannot make the journey but want to leave memories, thoughts, or well-wishes, a Facebook account has been set up online in her honor. Please feel free to come to the memorial or visit the memorial page online. For details on the location and time of the physical memorial service, please look to the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/thelmateddy.magin for the announcement of venue and time, or feel free to contact Saira by voice/text/voicemail at 913-832-4088 or email at sabottemuller@hotmail.com. To view an extended obituary for Thelma, please visit www.maplehillfuneralhome.com.