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Obituary

Thelma Jean Sayre, 88, of Burlington died 5:00 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.
Born March 30, 1930 in Reger, Missouri, she was the daughter of John W. E. and Pleasie (Lewis) Clements. She married Jake A. Sayre on January 18, 1948 in Milan, Missouri. He died December 1, 1991.
Thelma owned and operated The Gift Center on Jefferson Street in Burlington for 40 years. Prior to opening her business she worked for I.A.A.P. for 8 years.
She was of the Christian faith and a member of First United Methodist Church for 60 years and the Eagles Aerie #150.
She designed thousands of bride's weddings. She enjoyed embroidery, reading and playing cards at the Steamboat Senior Center and attending Prime Time at West Burlington Christian Church.
Survivors include her two children; Michael Lee (Diane) Sayre of Burlington and Cynthia Ann (Rich) Heeter of West Burlington; two grandchildren Marissa Lee (Josh) Riffel and Jacob Ray Heeter; two great grandchildren Georgia Lynn and Margot Jean Riffel and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and many in-laws.
The funeral service for Mrs. Sayre will be 12:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27th at Lunning Chapel. The Rev. Brian Swafford will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral service.
Memorials have been established for Great River Hospice and First United Methodist Church.