Wilma Jean Sewell

Wilma was born May 20, 1928 in Lansing to Sylvia and Thomas Scott. Her husband Howard Giles Sewell first caught her eye at a square dance and their dates frequently included dancing to big band music in dance halls. They married August 29, 1950. They were married for 66 years. She attended the Lansing Central United Methodist Church where she and Howard together taught Sunday School classes and she sang her favorite hymns with her church community. She spent weekends up north at Little Manistee Lake, on the boat with book in hand and terrier Trixie by her side while her family fished. She taught her daughters baking recipes and ensured meals always concluded with dessert at the Sewell dining table. She was very close to her three sisters Margarete, Veralee, and Mabel. She hosted card parties and luncheons with her sisters-in-law and their daughters. She belonged to the Fraternal Order and Service Organization Rebekahs, the sister organization to the Independent Organization of Odd Fellows, to which Howard belongs. She made many memories with her bowling league.

Wilma is survived by her husband, Howard Sewell; sister, Mabel Bryant; daughter, Margarete Sewell; son Stephen Sewell; son and his wife, Timothy and Peggy Sewell; daughter and her husband, Annette and Edwin Pereault. She loved her grandchildren – Lindsey (husband Derek Pung), Marcelle, Jacob, Renee (husband Timothy Larsen), and Catrina. Wilma was blessed with great-grandchildren - Gweneth, Alayna, Ryleigh, Jaxson, and Lincoln. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation 5pm-7pm Monday November 14 at Gorsline-Runciman 900 E Michigan Ave Lansing, MI. Visitation begins again 9am Tuesday November 15 followed by funeral service at 10am. We will proceed to the chapel at Deepdale Memorial Gardens 4108 Old Lansing Rd. Noon luncheon immediately following at Central United Methodist Church 215 N Capitol Ave.

Donations in her name may be made to the Lansing Central United Methodist Church partnership with Willow Elementary School in Lansing. Donations may also be made to Salvation Army of Lansing.

The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com.