Wilma Mae Thomas Groves, 91, passed away on January 8, 2012. She was born in Franklin County, OH on May 7, 1920 to Edward and Flora Draudt Thomas. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Harold L. Groves, sister, Mabel Sherfy and brother, Lester Thomas. Wilma is survived by her son, Gary and wife Sylvia of Friendswood, TX and grandchildren, Alison Groves of Nashville, TN and Brian Groves of Houston, TX. She is also survived by sisters Iona Johnston of Delaware, Wanetta Clements of Ostrander, and brother, James Thomas of Delaware.
Many thanks to Colonial Oaks of Pearland (TX) for the love and care given to Wilma over the past 2 years. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 11:00AM in the Mausoleum Chapel at Kingwood Memorial Park, 8230 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035. Arrangements have been entrusted to the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or the American Heart Association. Please visit www.Schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Wilma.
