Helen (Kauffman) Thurmond Obituary
The memory of Helen (Kauffman) Thurmond of Sarasota, Florida, who passed away on February 6, 2026 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen (Kauffman) Thurmond to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband James "Bud" Thurmond; and her siblings, Irene Allan, Anna Mae Miller, Mary Plank, Ruth Mast, Betty Silks and Ed Kauffman.
She is survived by: her sisters, Carol French and Jean Swartzentruber; her children, Doug (Denise Thurmond), Cindy (Michael Brown) and Kristi (Dwayne Geib); her grandchildren, Rachel Thurmond, Josh (Darlin Thurmond), Greg Christo, Ashley (Mike Hornberger) and Melissa (Collin Benyo); and her great grandchildren, Sophia, Carter, Kaylee, Cameron, Darlin, Makenze, Grayson and Sloane Rae.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mission Fund at Pines of Sarasota Foundation, supporting residents who have outlived their financial resources. Ways to Give | Pines of Sarasota Foundation.
