Wilda Florence Tinsley

Wilda Florence Tinsley, 93, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born July 24, 1921 in Fort Wayne, she was the only daughter of the late Rulo and Lillie (Smith) Cochran. Wilda was a wonderful homemaker who loved her family with her whole heart. She was a member of the Ecoette’s Club for over 50 years and also a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church for 64 years. Wilda enjoyed traveling the world; having gone to Europe five times and visiting every state in the U.S. She also enjoyed playing bingo with her many friends at Coliseum Bingo. Surviving are her daughters, Laura (Larry) Ellenwood of Fort Wayne and Julie (Don) Jeffery of New Haven, Ind.; six grandchildren, Carrie Kiess, Andrew (Erin) Ellenwood, Gwyn (Brandon) Eastom, Jamie (Corey) Penn, Jenna (Levi) Nelson, and Amy Jeffery; and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Tinsley in 2005; and an infant granddaughter, Amy Ellenwood. Funeral Service will be at 1:00pm on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be from 2-4 & 6-8pm on Friday, June 19, 2015 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Donor’s Choice. For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com.