Thonet, Muriel

Muriel E. Thonet (nee Baumbusch), 82, of Southern Pines died peacefully at her home, Sunday, December 5, 2010. Muriel celebrated her 61st wedding anniversary with her husband George on October 29, 2010. She is also survived by daughters Denise Forner of Cherry Hill, NJ; Corinne Brown of Dover, PA; son George of San Antonio, TX; seven grandchildren; and brother Peter Baumbusch of Neshanic Station, NJ. She was preceded in death by daughter Dana Gross of Tulsa, OK in 2002. Muriel was a loving mother, generous grandmother and dedicated to her family. She was an active volunteer within her community and an honorary life member of the Presbyterian Women. Prior to retiring to Southern Pines in 1987, Muriel and George lived in northern New Jersey. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church on Monday, December 13, 2010 at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 330 S. May St., Southern Pines, NC 28387 or First Health Hospice, 150 Applecross Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374. Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is assisting the family.