Wilma M. Smith

Wilma M. Smith, 103, passed away peacefully in the arms of her granddaughter on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Green Valley Nursing Home. Services have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home of Perry. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 2:00pm at the First Christian Church in Perry with Pastor Martin Foster officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery. Wilma was born on May 8, 1911 in Manhattan, KS to Clara and Harvey Smith. She grew up in Manhattan, until her family moved to Noble County, OK to stake claim to land. Wilma received her high school diploma from Perry High School. She met A.L. Smith, the love of her life, and married him on May 1, 1936 in Noble County. Together they celebrated 29 years of marriage. Wilma and A.L. created and operated the Smith Trucking Company. She owned the company, and would work many hours making sure that her business ran smoothly. Wilma also wanted to play a part in how her town was running, so she became the first woman to be part of the city council. Wilma and A.L. both helped when raising funds for the building of the First Christian Church. After the church was built, they became members and Wilma also joined the Woman"s guild. Wilma also enjoyed being part of the Marigold Garden club and was a member of Stagecoach Community Theatre. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, A.L. Smith; parents, Harvey and Clara Smith; three children, Clark Smith, Larry Smith, Deah Estes; cousins, Estella Abbott, Catherine Clark; and one grandchild. She is survived by one child, Lori Lancaster and husband, Doyle Ray; three great grandchildren, Austin Robinson, Journey Biggs, Saffire Manter; one great-great grandchild, Asher Robinson; and a special dear friend, Leanna Holt. Donation can be made in Wilma"s name to the Alzheimer"s Association in care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home of Perry, 203 E. Fir, Perry, OK 73077. Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.perrycares.com.

12/22/2014
02:00 PM

Funeral
First Christian Church
701 Holly St.
Perry
OK
73077