Born February 25, 1926 in Havana Township, Mason County to Carl and Grace Olive (Tomlinson) Zimmerman, she married Wendell James Dorsey on May 8, 1946 in Pekin. He died June 24, 1987 in Pekin. She also was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Judy Wagner; one granddaughter, Amy Miller; a great-granddaughter, Alexa and her sister, Ferne Eleanor Clarkston.
Surviving are one daughter, Vicki (Bruce) Miller of Hopedale; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and fifteen great-great-grandchildren.
A homemaker, Wilma loved spending time with her family and enjoyed crocheting, painting and making crafts with her husband. She also enjoyed camping, fishing and clogging in former years.
She was a member of Minier Christian Church and a former member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin.
Her graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Pastor Darrel Brandon will officiate. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pregnancy Resource Center, 3223 Griffin Avenue, Pekin, IL 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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