Wilma Maxine Lemmons

Born in Superior, Nebraska on December 28, 1923, Wilma was the beloved daughter of Moses Sylvester Young and Leona Maude (Chesney) Young. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and six sisters.

Wilma’s life was forever changed on June 30, 1944, when she met the love of her life, Blane Wayne Lemmons, in Buhl, Idaho during World War II. Just five days later, they married - beginning a remarkable love story that lasted 62½ years until Blane’s passing on New Year’s Eve 2005.

For decades, Wilma and Blane made their home in Blair, Nebraska, where they raised their two daughters, Virginia and Linda as they worked side‑by‑side running Lemmons Construction Company. After retirement, they moved to Midland, Texas, where Blane is laid to rest and where Wilma will soon join him.

Wilma is survived by her daughter Linda Louise Turner of Midland, Texas; five grandchildren; eight great‑grandchildren; and many extended family members whom she cherished deeply. She was preceded in death by her husband Blane, her daughter Virginia Lee Frank, and her son‑in‑law Donald Frank.

Grandchildren

● Michael George Frank of Krum, Texas

● Angela Beth Stringer and husband Sean of Kyle, Texas

● Michell Leigh Frank of Denton, Texas

● Andrew Blane Clarke and wife Lesley of Midland, Texas

● Mitchell Donald Frank and wife Jenny of Sanger, Texas

Great‑Grandchildren

● Harley Blane Frank of Harrison, New Jersey

● Kaleb Wayne Clarke of Houston, Texas

● Saryn Kate Stringer of Kyle, Texas

● Judah Ramius Stringer of Kyle, Texas

● Samuel Tiberius Stringer of Kyle, Texas

● Sydney Jane Stringer of Kyle, Texas

● Paul Artorius Stringer of Kyle, Texas

● Rachel Ziva Stringer of Kyle, Texas

Wilma also treasured her step‑grandson Andrew Fry and wife Amanda, and their sons Reese McAnear and Stetson Fry.

A special place in her heart was held for her nephew Dennis Clark of Tekamah, Nebraska, whom she lovingly considered her “only son,” along with his children: Chad Clark, Dale Clark, Niki Schumacher, Karen Clark, and Kristi Fleischman.

In the final months of her life, Wilma was blessed with the opportunity to travel with her daughter, celebrating her 102nd birthday and Christmas with friends and family across Nebraska and Texas—moments that brought her immense joy.

A graveside celebration of Wilma’s life will be held on January 16th at 2:00 PM at Ellis Resthaven Memorial Park, followed by a luncheon at Crestview Baptist Church in Midland. A breakfast gathering will also take place at 9:30 AM on Saturday morning at Crestview Baptist Church. The family warmly welcomes all friends and loved ones to join in honoring this remarkable Christian woman.

Service Locations

Ellis Resthaven Memorial Park

4616 North Big Spring Street

Midland, Texas 79705

432‑683‑5555

Crestview Baptist Church

301 North Loop 250 West

Midland, Texas 79703