Wilma Frances Reeves Ralph, 101, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Bay City, Michigan.
She was born, March 17, 1920, near Milford, Michigan, the daughter of the late Edwin Phelps
Reeves and Blanche "Nettie" Templeton Reeves. After graduating from Pontiac Central High School, Wilma went on to attend Pontiac Business Institute. She was a homemaker, raising her two children, and then worked as the bookkeeper for St. Paul's Methodist Church in Rochester for 25 years. The Historical Society of Rochester honored her with a plaque in 2008, recognizing her civic contributions. In 2017, she moved to Pinconning, MI.
She was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Rochester. She enjoyed playing the organ, reading, researching her family's genealogy, and playing cards with family and friends. She traveled to all 50 states and loved visiting Shipshewana every year with her cousins.
Wilma was married to Vernon Jack Ralph for 37 years, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Ned Reeves Ralph (Cherie) of Standish, MI and Katherine Jean Ralph Price (Alan) of Lago Vista, Texas, her grandchildren, Anita Roth (David) of St. Johnsbury, VT; Michael Price of Dexter, MI; Staci Partlo (Steve) of Rochester Hills, MI; Wendy Sherrill (Mike) of White Lake, MI; Mark Price (Sally Mae) of Lago Vista, TX; Heidi Riojas (Vernon) of Waterford, MI; and Audra Roach (Mike) of Cedar Park, TX, her twelve great grandchildren, who lovingly referred to her as "GG", along with many beloved cousins.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday on April 14, 2021, 1 p.m. at Pixley's Funeral Home, 322 West University Drive, Rochester, Michigan, 48307. Her eternal resting place will be next to her mother at Perry Mount Park in Pontiac. The funeral will be streamed live at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1618115741556791.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to St. Paul's Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Ml 48307.
