Wilma Leona Jackson Edison

Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Wilma Jackson Edison, 91, will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, December 21, 2020, at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Jerry Dean of The Pentecostals of Bossier City, and assisted by Pastor Danny Sikes. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 12:30 P.M. prior to the service.

Wilma was born on February 4, 1929, in Alton, IL and passed away on December 16, 2020, in Shreveport, LA. She retired from Shriner’s Hospital in 1992 and will be remembered mostly for her wit, great cooking, and gardening. When younger, Wilma was very active in her church and loved it dearly. She was very devoted to her family and husband of 72 years. To her nieces and nephews, she was their favorite aunt. Wilma will be missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Edison was preceded in death by her husband, Glen E. Edison; parents, Jake and Edna Jackson; and several of her siblings. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Gloria Butler and husband Ronnie, Diana Adair and husband James, and Wanda Ruff and husband Donnie; along with Mitzie Sikes, who was as close and dear as a daughter; grandchildren, Rodney Butler, Rhonda Brooks, Randy Butler, Stephanie Adair, and Jason Adair; five sisters; three brothers; and numerous great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff of Life Path Hospice and Heritage Manor West for their service, care and compassion.

You may offer condolences to the family and sign the online guest book by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.