Wilma brought a wonderful gift to many many members of the FSU community. Her gift of friendship was extended generously and with grace and a dash of fun  to countless students and to those alumni, faculty and staff with whom she connected.
Wilma connected through a parents' organization, new student orientation, The Center for Civic Education and Service, the Visitors' Center, faithful and enthusiastic support of athletic teams and just by her friendly and interested presence at countless university events.
Whether you called her Mrs. Rosenbloom or Wilma you could count on her to come. She called her trips to the FSU campus to execute her volunteer activities "going over to school". How blessed were we "at school" that she came frequently and freely. Wilma extended her gift of friendship to prospective students, homesick students, staff needing a little attention, and parents a little apprehensive about sending their "child" to a big school. No one was left out of Wilma's circle.
My dear Wilma: You are remembered with affection and appreciation by more than can be counted. We are grateful  your sons--Jay and Jack--chose FSU and shared you for many wonderful years.      Sherrill Ragans

"Mimi," as we knew her, was so named because I couldn't say Wilma when I was an infant and toddler.  As my brothers and sister have noted, Mimi was truly a part of our family and she attended our family reunions whenever her schedule and health permitted her to do so.  What I'd like to emphasize is what I consider to be Mimi's unique social abilities.  I have never met anyone who made friends so quickly and whose friendships lasted so long.  She showed a deep and genuine caring of and interest in others.  Mimi pulled others into her social network and being in her network was one of the great honors of my life.  She would do anything for those she loved, and I have wonderful memories of spending 3 Thanksgivings with Mimi, Ben, Jay, and Jack when I was in college.  The work that Mimi and Ben did with the Florida State Parents Association was truly ground-breaking and FSU students gravitated to Mimi and Ben in both good and challenging times.  I knew Mimi for more than 60 years and her memory will last far longer than that.  I have told my siblings that the world would be a far better place if there were more Mimis in the world.  May she rest in peace.

Wilma (Mimi to us) was a vital member of our family. My brothers and I (and our families) feel so fortunate that she was part of our lives from (almost) the very beginning. Mimi loved us unconditionally - she shared our joys and sorrows and was a constant cheerleader as we attempted to meet our life goals.  Her love for her family (both of them) and her desire to help others were what drove this special lady. 
I know that our wonderful memories of our dear Mimi will be a source of comfort to us as we mourn her passing.

I was delighted in 1991 when Ben and Wilma Rosenbloom walked into my office at FSU and told me they had retired to Tallahassee...and wanted to volunteer to work with the Parents Association.  They did just that and we became fast friends!  In addition, Wilma volunteered at the Visitors Information Center on campus a few days a week.  When Ben passed away in 1994, Wilma continued her volunteer work....and we became traveling buddies.  Not only did we go to many FSU sporting events but she joined me at many family reunions, fish fries, birthday parties, beach weeks, etc.  My family adopted her as another Turner.  I observed three unique aspects to Wilma:  her faith--wherever we were she said her prayers and lit her Sabbath candles on Fridays; her family--when we traveled she always carried a framed photo of Ben and the boys that she put on the table by her bed; and her friends--everywhere you went with Wilma you met more friends of hers!  She was a delight!   I will always have sweet memories of my dear friend...may she rest in peace.  Ben and Wilma made a lasting impression on all who met them.  

Wilma was “Mimi” to our family, of which she was a treasured member. Generations of our family loved her, and I will remember her as one of the very finest people I’ve ever had the honor to know. To know her was to love her, and I loved her very much. I send my sympathies and love to Jay, Jack and their families with hope that they are comforted by good memories. May Mimi’s memory be a blessing. 

Remembering Mimi (Wilma Rosenbloom)

There are people, though lacking genetic connection,
Who make themselves family through time and affection.
This process exposes a truth that survives:
We could ALL use more sources of love in our lives.

And “Mimi,” for us, was a perfect example.
Our feelings were deep; our devotion was ample.
We lived out a paradox, year after year—
Geographically far, sentimentally near.

And now that she’s left us, I’m left to recall
The reasons I loved her, the traits big and small:
Like the sun in her spirit and SUCH a big heart,
Global warming reversed when she had to depart.

Among the most prized of my mental possessions:
The lilt of her accent, her favorite expressions,
The regular greeting of “whadaya say?”
And the walk that she took at the start of her day.
The candles on Fridays, her soul to restore,
The bonding to children with instant rapport.

She told us quite often the rule she contrived—
That she’d think of tomorrow just when it arrived.
And how did she choose to employ those tomorrows?
No, NOT looking inward to personal sorrows.
She focused on others and made their lives better.
And that’s why so many will never forget her.



OBITUARY

Wilma Marion Rosenbloom

May 6, 1935 – August 11, 2021

Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home

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