Wilma Sharp

Born July 7, 1938, in Buffalo, MO, to Edward and Belvia (Clark) Hill, she married Jimmy R. Sharp on August 7, 1955, in Louisburg, MO. He survives.

Also surviving are two sons: Greg (Renee) Sharp and Warren (Tami) Sharp, both of Pekin; four grandchildren: Brittany Sharp, Cory (Elizabeth) Sharp, Christopher (Claire) Sharp and Tara (Kim) Picken; six great-grandchildren, Jace Tassart, Olivia and Gavin Sharp, Gage, Harper and Blair Picken; and one sister: Juanita (Bill) Divelbiss of Buffalo, MO.

She was proceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers.

Tootie was a book keeper for several auto dealerships in the area, including Ray Dennison Chevrolet in Pekin.

She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed hummingbirds and going to all of her grandchildren’s activities.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2015, at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin. Pastor Brent Sharp will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Hospice Compassus, 2000 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria, IL 61615.

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