Wilma J. Sarver
September 27, 1919
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December 22, 2016
Wilma J. Sarver, 97, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the Community Hospital South in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on September 27, 1919 in Warren County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Herron Winfield Collins and Roxie Mae (Limm) Collins. Wilma was a retired assistant secretary for the Scottsburg Building & Loan in Scottsburg, Indiana, where she also served and retired as a Board of Director. She was a member of First Christian Church, past Treasurer of the Scott County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, a member of Phi Beta Psi Sorority, a recipient of the Outstanding Alumnus Award of Scottsburg High School in 1987, a former vice president and member of the PTA of Scottsburg and a past president of the Scottsburg High School Band Parents. She was married on Sept. 7, 1940 to J. Bruce Sarver, who preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 1976. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Martin. Survivors include two daughters, Connie Booker of Gainesville, Virginia and Jeanne Stein and her husband Gary of Greenwood, Indiana; five grandchildren, Steve (Misti), Mike (Jennifer) and Brent (Katie) Booker, Julie (Kyle) Smith and Stephanie (Bob) Woerner and eight great grandchildren, John, Andrew, Natalie, Matthew, Jessica, Allison and Alex Booker and Claire Woerner. Memorial Contributions: First Christian Church c/o Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. Online condolences:www.collinsfuneralhome.net.
From: Schara Staples
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of "granny". She was such an amazing lady who was blessed with a beautiful family and so lucky to have lived 97 wonderful years! I feel lucky to have known her.
From: Sara Spann Cole
Connie& Jeannie so sorry for your loss. What a great Woman. I remember our neighborhood years!! My thoughts and prayers. Sara
From: Sam Weir
Sorry to hear about your mom's passing on our annual trip to Scottsburg for Holidays. She was a special person and I remember her well when we were neighbors on Owen Street. She always greeted me in a special way when we were able to attend Alumni Dinner. Our prayers are with both of you! Sam Weir
From: Una Turley
Jeanne, your mother never seemed to age; always gracious and generous Blessings
From: Mike & Annette Murphy
So sorry to hear of Wilma's passing. She was one awesome woman. So happy to have many wonderful memories of her and Bruce. Know that you, her family, are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
From: Tom Cripe
Dearest Jeanne, My heart goes out to you and year family. This day will be in your mind forever. Cherish it and remember. This is so hard on you and your loved ones. I am up late nights and if you want, call me and we can " shoot the breeze". May He hold you and yours in the palm of His hand. Tom
From: Judy Johnson
Condolences & Prayers.
From: Winnie Stewart Parker
Jeannie and Connie....I am saddened to hear about the loss of your Mother. I remember going to your house with Vicky many times and your Mother was always so kind to us. I know you have many memories to treasure and I know she will always live in your hearts. God bless you and your families.
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