Wilma L. Edmonds

Wilma L. Edmonds, 83, Lawrence passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016.
She was born in Waverly, MO on September 21, 1932, the daughter of William and Arline Stoneking. She graduated from Waverly High School and attended a business vocation school where she learned to be a bookkeeper.
Wilma married her husband, Orval, on December 27, 1963. She was a co-­owner of O&W construction Company with her husband for over 40 years, in addition, she was an outstanding homemaker. Wilma was a member of the First Christian Church and the Christian Women’s Club. Her favorite activities were caring for her children and grandchildren and socializing with family and friends. She loved watching and dancing to the Grand Ole Opry with her granddaughters, playing cards with family, traveling, cheering for the KU basketball team, watching Wheel of Fortune and playing Bingo.
Wilma was the heart of her family. Because of her, love will see us through, memories will make us rich and family will always be the greatest gift. Wilma always made everyone smile a little wider, hug a little longer and laugh a little louder.
She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her three children, Karen, Keenan and Kelli; two granddaughters, Lydia and Jamie and one great granddaughter, Mackenzie. She is also survived by her sister LaVerne S. Baldwin (Graydon), brothers Herman Stoneking and Charles Stoneking (Rose); sisters in law Lois Edmonds Hamlet (Don), Edna Mae Edmonds Benschoter Lolley and Melva Edmonds; and her many beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of more than 50 years.
At her request, there will be a graveside service at 1 pm on Monday March 21, 2016, at Memorial Park Cemetery. A reception to receive family and friends will follow at the First Christian Church of Lawrence from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Susan G. Komen Foundation or the Disabled Veterans of America Foundation.
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