Wilma Erline Wilkin's Obituary
Wilma Erline Wilkin, 88, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Emeritus Assisted Living in Tucson, AZ. She was born September 10, 1926 in Martinsville, IL the daughter of Robert B. Miller and Ora Mae Willison Miller. Wilma was married to Reuben P. Gilbert and had three children Robert, Richard and Colleen. Wilma's brother Marion died in infancy. She later married Robert Lyle Wilkin. He passed away in 1999. Survivors include her son, Richard "Dick" Gilbert and wife Debbie; grandchildren, John Gilbert and wife Michelle; Justin Gilbert and wife Christine; Kristina Dahl and husband Mark; great grandchildren, Mikayla Gilbert, Olivia Gilbert, Jacob Gilbert, Sophia Gilbert, Brandon Gilbert and Madison Dahl all of Tucson, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, Robert "Bob" Gilbert and daughter, Colleen Gilbert. Wilma was born and raised in Martinsville, IL and was known to a lot of the elder folks as "Bill" or "Billie" as she always said that her Dad wanted a boy. She was employed in the office of E. Rowe Foundry in her younger years but will probably be remembered as "Wilma, at the Bank" as she retired from the Martinsville State Bank years ago. She was always involved with her kids growing up and would not miss any of the sports or any of the school functions that they participated in. Wilma enjoyed being a grandmother and great grandmother and was able to participate in their lives prior to the Alzheimer's taking control. She moved to Tucson, AZ to be near her son Dick and his family so they could take care of her but in her mind she was always in Martinsville. "My mom had a very special place in her heart for my wife Debbie who retired early to become Mom's caretaker, bookkeeper and confidant. If Mom needed a question answered it was "where's Debbie". I am so blessed that Debbie was able to provide the love and care to Mom that she needed." Wilma was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary #515, Martinsville, IL and Order of the Eastern Star, St. Grace Chapter #496 of Martinsville, IL. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Greenwell Funeral Home with Rev. Don Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery, Martinsville, IL. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the Greenwell Funeral Home, 30 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to American Legion Auxiliary, 2432 E. Washington Rd., Casey, IL 62420 or the Order of the Eastern Star, St. Grace Chapter, 8528 N. 1170th St., Martinsville, IL 62442. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Greenwell Funeral Home , Service Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:00 AM Greenwell Funeral Home ,
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