Wilma Yvonne Sidwell's Obituary
Wilma Yvonne Sidwell, 72, of Decatur, IL formerly of the Casey, IL area passed away at 9:25 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2008 at Heartland of Decatur, Decatur, Illinois. The funeral will be held at the Markwell Funeral Home in Casey at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 with Reverend Richard Emrich officiating. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery. Wilma was born in Cumberland County on May 25, 1935 on the family farm to Eli Roscoe and Opal Howe Sidwell,Sr. and was the youngest of eight siblings. Wilma graduated from Casey High School and Brown Business College in Decatur, IL. Wilma retired from A.E. Staley & Son in Decatur after the completion of 40 years as an executive secretary. Wilma was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. She enjoyed her flowers, traveling and reading. Surviving is one brother, Eli Roscoe Sidwell, Jr. and wife Ann of Charleston, IL, three sisters, Lois Sidwell of Decatur, Ursa Sidwell and Iris Sidwell of Charleston, IL, nieces, Melanie (Matthew) Edwards and Jamie Sidwell and one nephew, Eli R. Sidwell III. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Carlos and Ivan and one sister, Esther. Memorial contributions may be made to cancer research or a charity of your own choosing. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, May 06, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Tuesday, May 06, 2008 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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