BUCKLIN - Viola "Maisie" Thornell, 74, died Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the Hill Top House, Bucklin, Kansas.

She was born on March 6, 1944 at Edwards County, the daughter of Earl and Mattie (Bryson) Brown. She was a graduate of Haviland High School. She then attended trade school and earned her CMA, CNA and CDL license.

On July 15, 1976 she married Robert Abels in Haviland, Kansas. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include: her daughter, Jodi Ringwald and husband Rob, Bucklin; 2 brothers, Wayne Brown and wife Mary Lou, Haviland; Joe Brown and significant other Pat, Coldwater; step-daughter, Kristne Renner and husband Eric, Anthony; 5 Grandchildren, Mattie Ringwald, Bucklin, Samuel Morse and significant other Adry Beatriz, Dodge City, Aarika Ringwald, Bucklin, Robert "Beau" Ringwald, Bucklin, and Shawnee Ringwald, Bucklin; 8 Great Grandchildren and a close family friend, Ralph Shoptaw, Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Ricky Brown, Bill Brown and wife Blanche, Kenneth Brown and wife Bev, and Gene Brown; 2 sisters, Annie Lou McFarlan and Adelaide Pyatt Hermann.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place.