Wilma Lou Burbank, age 85, of Griffin, Georgia, formerly of Douglasville and McDonough, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was born August 30, 1938 in Woodlawn, Virginia. Wilma was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking for her family. Wilma never met a stranger and loved to talk to all the folks she met. She retired from Civil Service at Fort McPherson, Georgia working as a Budget Analyst. Wilma later drove a school bus for 10 years with the Douglas County School System. She loved to dance, especially to the 50s old time rock ‘n roll—Elvis being her favorite. Wilma enjoyed being a military wife, giving her the opportunity to travel. One of her favorite places they lived was the Panama Canal Zone. Wilma was a member of First Baptist Church of Douglasville for several years.
Preceding her in death were her beloved husband of 56 years, Doise Glenn Burbank; father, Okla Shumate; mother, Virginia Wahlquist; and son-in-law, Robert Collins.
Those left to cherish her memory are her only daughter, Terry Collins; brother, David Wahlquist (Jean); sisters, Charlotte Varela (Sonny) and Judy Grover (Charles); two grandchildren, Brandon Collins (Caitlin) and Jessica Collins; five great-grandchildren, Vince, Wyatt, Dean, James and Sadie; as well as numerous other extended family members.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. The funeral service will follow at Noon in the Rosehaven Chapel with Dr. John Pennington officiating. Following the service, Wilma will be laid to rest at Rosehaven Memorial Park.
For those unable to attend the service in person, you may view the Livestream from the online obituary page at www.whitleygarner.com.
Flowers accepted or the family suggests donations may be made to The Lighthouse Community Hospice, 1029 Meredith Park Dr, McDonough, GA 30253 or to Pike Manor, 10642 US-19, Zebulon, GA 30295
Thoughts and condolences to the family may be shared online at www.whitleygarner.com.
Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services of Wilma Burbank.
