Wilma Lorraine Garner's Obituary
Wilma (Willie) Lorraine Garner,92, of Memphis, TN, passed into the loving arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, Sunday morning, February 11, 2024.
Wilma was born on December 14, 1931, to Carl and Martha Roarick in Decautur, IL.
and was the last of 12 children. She married David Zane Garner, a USAF pilot, July 28, 1950. They had 3 children, Karen, Dianna, and David. The family traveled throughout the United States and after spending 3 ½ years in Japan, they made Memphis, TN their home in 1963.
Wilma became a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in 1964.
She had an absolute love for the Lord and served him in many of the church’s ministries. However, Willie’s favorite ministry was making Baptism and Confirmation banners and participating in worship and song.
Some of her favorite hobbies included: wine making, baking specialty cakes for weddings and birthdays, making crafts for the church’s craft fairs and Christmons for the church’s Christmas trees.
She was a constant loving presence in all our lives and will be greatly missed.
Wilma is survived by her children, Karen Gipson, Dianna Garner, and David Garner; grandchildren, Lori, Jessica, Robert (Robbie), Mandy, Michelle, Kristina, and Melissa; great grandchildren, Andrew, Whitney, Jake, Landon, Colton and Lylie; Lauren, Grant; and Jaxon her grand dog, guardian and protector in her last few years with us.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; 11 siblings; and her loving husband, David.
Visitation will be Monday, February 19, 2024 at Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5-7 PM. Her Celebration of Life will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 1PM and visitation at 12 PM. Memorials can be sent to the Comfort Dog Ministry (Job Comfort Dog and Future Comfort Dog) at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Memphis, TN
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