Wilma was born March 4th, 1933. in Osceola, AR, the daughter of Elsie B and Marvin L. Wilson.
Wilma Wilson married Bob Wallace on June 29th, 1948. They were married 51 years until Bob’s death in 1999. Together, they put God first in their marriage, and their family grew to love each other and God.
She worked at Baptist Memorial Hospital for 28 years as a Nurse’s aid.
Wilma loved to sing and worship the Lord. Even towards the end of her life, she sang praises to God. She passed peacefully while listening to “Passing The Faith Along” by the Gaither's.
Remaining to cherish Wilma’s memory are her daughter Bethel Wallace and son-in-law Billy Green; her grandchildren, Kelly and Keith Densford, Robert and Angie Riley, Eric and Carla Rymer, Johnny Ray Riley, Nick and Kathy Rymer, Kerry and Donnie Smith, Robby and Niki Lusardi, Mike Lusardi, and Joey Lusardi; as well as plethora of great-grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her nephew Wayne Wilson and niece Diane Wilson as well as her niece Janice Gordon.
Preceding Wilma in death are her mother, her father, her two brothers, Ralph and J.D Wilson, her sister-in-law Bernice Wilson, her daughter, Jeanette Riley, and her son-in-law, Johnny Lee Riley.
Visitation will be held January 17th, 2026, at 1:00 at MEMPHIS FUNERAL HOME AND MEMORIAL GARDENS Funeral/Memorial services will be held January 17th, 2026, at 2:00 pm at MEMPHIS FUNERAL HOME AND MEMORIAL GARDENS, with Pastor Donald Goodrum officiating.
Memorial flowers in Wilma’s name may be sent to MEMPHIS FUNERAL HOME AND MEMORIAL GARDENS.
