1931
Wilma
2012
Wilma Jean Drinkard
January 21, 1931 — August 9, 2012
Wilma Jean Saunders Drinkard, 81, of Madison, WV passed away August 9, 2012.
She was born in Midkiff, Lincoln County, WV on January 21, 1931, and was a daughter of the late Rev. Ollie Saunders and Martha Estep Saunders. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Ann Saunders; and a brother, Homer Gene Saunders.
Wilma is survived by her husband of 59 years, William F. (Corky) Drinkard, Jr.; son, William F. Drinkard, III and his wife Marjorie all of Madison, WV; two grandchildren, Dylan Drinkard of The Woodlands, TX, and Martha Drinkard Artley and her husband Kenny of Charlotte, NC; and one great-grandchild, Dorothy Camille Artley. She is also survived by a brother, Ralph D. Saunders of West Plains, MO; three sisters, Marlene Casto of Oak Island, NC, Mabel Little and husband Carl of Arlington, TX; and Alice Fricke and husband Arthur of Huntington, WV; and a sister-in-law, Peggy Saunders of Barboursville, WV. Wilma is survived by a host of very special nieces and nephews who dearly loved their Aunt Wilma, all of whom will miss her greatly. In addition to her family, Wilma is survived by her dear friend, Mary Elizabeth Griffith of Madison, WV
Wilma attended schools in Logan County and was a graduate of Marshall (College) University where she received BS and MS degrees in education. She taught in Cabell County schools for 27 years as a Chapter One Reading Program Specialist. Wilma was a caring neighbor, a dedicated teacher and a true friend and was dearly loved by all who knew her. Most importantly, she was a faithful Christian her entire life. She will be sadly missed.
The family would like to express our gratitude to the staff of The Meadowbrook - Assistance with Living for their care, devotion and love for Wilma during the last few years of her life and to Dignity Hospice for also attending to Wilma’s last needs.
A funeral service for family and friends will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville WV with Dr. Frank Frye officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family will accept your gracious donations to the Scott High School Girls Cross Country and/or Basketball programs, Madison, WV.
She was born in Midkiff, Lincoln County, WV on January 21, 1931, and was a daughter of the late Rev. Ollie Saunders and Martha Estep Saunders. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Ann Saunders; and a brother, Homer Gene Saunders.
Wilma is survived by her husband of 59 years, William F. (Corky) Drinkard, Jr.; son, William F. Drinkard, III and his wife Marjorie all of Madison, WV; two grandchildren, Dylan Drinkard of The Woodlands, TX, and Martha Drinkard Artley and her husband Kenny of Charlotte, NC; and one great-grandchild, Dorothy Camille Artley. She is also survived by a brother, Ralph D. Saunders of West Plains, MO; three sisters, Marlene Casto of Oak Island, NC, Mabel Little and husband Carl of Arlington, TX; and Alice Fricke and husband Arthur of Huntington, WV; and a sister-in-law, Peggy Saunders of Barboursville, WV. Wilma is survived by a host of very special nieces and nephews who dearly loved their Aunt Wilma, all of whom will miss her greatly. In addition to her family, Wilma is survived by her dear friend, Mary Elizabeth Griffith of Madison, WV
Wilma attended schools in Logan County and was a graduate of Marshall (College) University where she received BS and MS degrees in education. She taught in Cabell County schools for 27 years as a Chapter One Reading Program Specialist. Wilma was a caring neighbor, a dedicated teacher and a true friend and was dearly loved by all who knew her. Most importantly, she was a faithful Christian her entire life. She will be sadly missed.
The family would like to express our gratitude to the staff of The Meadowbrook - Assistance with Living for their care, devotion and love for Wilma during the last few years of her life and to Dignity Hospice for also attending to Wilma’s last needs.
A funeral service for family and friends will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville WV with Dr. Frank Frye officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family will accept your gracious donations to the Scott High School Girls Cross Country and/or Basketball programs, Madison, WV.
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