Wilma Lucille Keyser Denny

She was born July 19, 1916, in Mt. Erie, IL, daughter of Samuel and Nellie Fitch Keyser. She and Clifton Floyd Denny were married on November 1, 1938 in Portland, IN. After 66 years, Wilma lost her husband, Cliff, in June 2005.

Wilma spent the majority of her life in Mt. Erie, IL and attended school there.

She loved the Lord Jesus Christ; and was a life - long member of "the Brick", Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She faithfully served as church pianist and/or organist for over 50 years. She delighted in helping with Bible School and ministering to others.

Wilma was known for her great cooking and gardening which she loved sharing with family and friends. While she was a homemaker the majority of her life time, she did work as a Fashion Two Twenty Consultant for several years and was awarded numerous awards for being their top sales consultant.

Survivors include a daughter, Dana (Ron) Underwood of Cape Girardeau, MO; a granddaughter, Tracy (Jason) Jumps of St. Louis, MO, two great grandchildren, Nicholas Alexander Jumps and Hilary Maxine Jumps, also of St. Louis, MO, a sister, Wanda Hooper of Evansville, IN, two brothers, Willis Keyser of Cisne, Il and Walter Keyser of Geff, IL, plus nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Patsy Denny and a brother, Wallace Keyser.

Visitation will be from 5 - 7 pm on August 19 at Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne, IL.

Funeral service will be at 11 am on Saturday, August 20, 2011 with Brother Greg Keyser officiating. Burial will follow at McKendree Cemetery at Mt. Erie.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at Mt. Erie, IL and will be accepted at Hosselton Funeral Home.