Wilda A. Lemley

She was born Monday, April 09, 1923 in Morgantown, WV. A daughter of the late Clarence Dorsey and Georgia Newbraugh Dorsey.

Mrs. Lemley was a graduate of University High School class of 1941 and Heiskell Memorial Hospital in Morgantown in 1946 when she began a 37 year career as a registered nurse. She was employed at the St.Vincent Pallatti Hospital in Morgantown until its closing in 1977. Wilda retired from Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown in 1983. She loved nursing and had a compassion to help others. Wilda was a lifetime member of the Mt. Morris Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God where she was a gifted pianist and her love for music continued with nursing home ministry, community and social events. Wilda played for Bible studies at Evergreen Personal Care Home when her health permitted.

Wilda married the love of her life Clark G. Lemley, on June 26, 1946 and was married 62 years until his passing on October 14, 2008. Wilda loved her family dearly.

Surviving are 1 Daughter: Monna Sue Phillips and her husband Ron of Mt. Morris, PA, Grandson Jeff and his wife Lori Phillips, Great Grandsons Levi and Chase Phillips all of Mt. Morris, Pa. 1 Daughter In Law: Susan Lemley of Waynesburg and granddaughters Denise Fox Patterson of Canonsburg, PA and great grandchildren Paige, Alex, and Grace Patterson all of Canonsburg, PA., Lori Fox Cain and her husband Paul and great grandchildren Mackenzie and Matthew Cain all of Taylorsville, Kentucky, and several nieces and nephews. Wilda was the last of her immediate family.

Deceased in addition to her parents and husband are 1 Son: William D. Lemley, 1 Brother John Parker Dorsey and 1 Sister: her twin Wanda Irene Dorsey who died in infancy.

Wilda's family would like to thank the Evergreen Personal Care Staff and OSPTA Hospice for their great care and kindness.

Friends will be received from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM the time of the service on Monday, October 25, 2021 in the Milliken and Throckmorton FH,Inc. Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director,324 Mt. Morris Road, P.O. Box 478 Mount Morris, PA 15349 with Pastor Becky Rudash officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris, PA. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.