Thelma Sampson Standiford, 105, widow of J.A. "Bud" Standiford, died Sunday, September 9, 2007 at Johnson-Mathers Nursing Home.

She was born April 15, 1902 in Nicholas Co. to the late Edward Ransom & Hattie Hunter Sampson. She had been a member of Blue Licks Christian Church since 1913, a member of O.E.S. since 1930 was a charter member of the Ellisville Homemakers Club, and was a member of the Kentucky & Nicholas Co. Historical Societies. She was very interested in the history of Kentucky and Nicholas Co.-especially the Blue Licks community.

Survivors include a son, J.A. (Charlette) Standiford, Jr., Nicholas Co., a daughter Geraldine S. Gorrell, Lexington, four grandsons, J. Warren (Cathy) Gorrell, Jr., James M. (Lou) Gorrell, Larry J. (Elaine) Standiford & Stephen (Martha) Standiford and 10 great-grandchildren, Sarah, Courtney, Michael, Elizabeth& Catherine Gorrell and L.J., Kimberly, William, Andrew & Adam Standiford.

Services will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday at Mathers-Gaunce F.H. by Rev. Tony Smith. Burial will follow at the family plot in Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be at after 9:00 A.M. Saturday.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Blue Licks Christian Church, 3621 Bald Hill Rd., Carlisle, KY 40311