Wilma Ilene Lemmon
Wilma Ilene Lemmon, 87, of Wheeling, W.Va., formally of Daisytown (Clover Hill), passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021 at her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and David Muldrew’s home, with whom she lived with for several years.
Wilma was born April 16, 1934, in New Freeport, a daughter of John Walter and Edith Hoy Grim. She graduated from Waynesburg High School in 1953.
On April 29, 1954, she married John Everett Lemmon, Sr. in Winchester, Va. They celebrated 60 years of marriage.
Wilma was a member of the former Washington County Antique Engine Association, Martha V. Paul, Chapter No. 404, Order of the Eastern Star, the Northern Panhandle Region, Antique Automobile Club of America, a former member of the Scenery Hill United Methodist Church, a member of the Elm Grove United Methodist Church, and Lois Stitches of Caring.
Wilma was also a foster parent to 15 infants and toddlers.
She was a great baker and a maker of wedding cakes.
Surviving are a daughter, Karen R. Muldrew (David) of Wheeling, W.Va.; two sons, John Everett Lemmon of Claysville, and Kevin R. Lemmon (Chris) of Charleroi; four grandchildren, Sue Ann R. Woods (Joe) of Morgantown, W.Va., Daniel R. Muldrew of Fairmont, W.Va., Shelby E. Lemmon of Weirton, W.Va., and Jake E. Lemmon of Charleroi; two great grandchildren Noah and Natalie Woods; one sister Gladys Gaines; four sisters-in-law; and two brothers-in-law; several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her parents and husband, are six brothers, Wilfred, Harold, Karl, Kenneth, Wayne and Robert Grim; several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 15, in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd. 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 16, with Pastor Jennifer J. Otto officiating.
Online guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Elm Grove United Methodist Church 125 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV 26003.