Wilma J. Lanham

Wilma J. Lanham, 78, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed on May 1, 2026. Born on October 20, 1947, in Charlestown, Indiana, she was the beloved daughter of the late William F. Watson Sr. and Grethel M. Mitchell Monyhan.

Wilma was a woman of deep faith and devotion, rooted in her Pentecostal beliefs. She was a dedicated member of Christ Gospel Church in Jeffersonville, Indiana, where she found strength, community, and joy in worship.

She worked as an environmental aide in healthcare for many years, a role that allowed her to care for others in a meaningful way. Wilma had a heart of gold; she would do anything for anyone. She was a loving Mother, Sister, Nana, and Great-Grandmother- she was the rock of her family.

Wilma is survived by her loving husband, Donnie Lanham, and her children, Gary McKenzie, Lisa Lanham, & Donita Spalding (Jessie); Grandchildren, Chelsea Lanham (Chris), Katie Lanham, Ronnie Basham (Kenzie), Brittany Burns, Alexis Lanham (Chris), Stevi Jenkins (Chandler), and Skylie Martin (Jadyn); 13 Great-Grandchildren; Brothers, Mark Watson and Michael Watson; and Sisters, Sharon K. Watson and Carol S. Vermillion (Kiki).

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, William F. Watson Jr., Earl Watson, Darrell Watson, Clarence Watson Sr., & Delbert Watson Sr.

Services will be held at Kraft Funeral Home (2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN). Burial will follow in Walnut Ridge Cemetery.