Thelma Irene Biggins Drennen was born May 1, 1920 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. She entered into rest on April 14, 2012 at the age of 91 at Silsbee Oaks in Silsbee, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Rev. Alex Drennen, parents Eva and Glenn Biggins and brothers Sam and Don Biggins.
She was survived by two sons Sandy Drennen and wife Patricia of New Braunfels, Texas and Donald Drennen and wife Shirley of Silsbee, sisters Dorothy Biggins of New Castle, Pennsylvania and Joyce Chidester and husband Chet of Danville, Kentucky. Also, surviving Mrs. Drennen are grandchildren Alicia Bonnin and husband Jeff of Lufkin, Jill Stephens and husband Eric of Silsbee, and Kenny Standley and wife Brenda of Brownwood. She is survived by six great grandchildren Blaine, Dawson and Skylar Stephens of Silsbee and Micah, Gracie and Rachel Bonnin of Lufkin.
Funeral services will be held at Wildwood Baptist Church in Wildwood, Texas, Tuesday April 17 at 3:00 pm under the direction of Farmer Funeral Home, with Rev. Jimmy Linn and Rev. Don Mitchell officiating. Deacons of Wildwood Baptist will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze, Texas.
The viewing will be Monday afternoon from 5:00 8:00 P.M. at R. S. Farmer Funeral Home located at 415 North 4th Street in Silsbee, Texas.
Mrs. Drennen was greatly involved in church ministry with her husband who was a pastor. She taught Sunday School, directed local and associational VBS, enjoyed singing in the choir and was involved in missions and in all other areas of church service.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wildwood Baptist or the church of your choice.
