Willie-Wilburn-Obituary

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Willie Mae Wilburn

Feb 20, 1936 - Nov 19, 2025

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Grandma Wilburn has and will always hold a special place in my heart. I have always admired the woman and mother she was. She was stern, but also loving. I have so much respect for her. She always showed up and she never forgot a birthday.
I want to give my deepest condolences to the family. I love you all! Sending hugs and prayers.

I will always remember Ms.Wilburn taking her daily to walks, and speaking words of wisdom. Take your rest .

Willa was such a courageous woman! She was in the senior fitness class I taught at St. Philip Neri and the Martin dePorres family center. No matter how much her knees hurt she came and did everything. She never complained. She shared her sense of her sense of humor and her practical approach to life. I thank her for enriching my life! She is truly missed!!!! Beth Parnin

My deepest sympathy to Willa’s family. You are in my prayers. I will cherish the memories we shared for 20+ years as members of the Black Literary Guild.
Rest in peace,
Beatrice

May peace and blessing fill your heart and mind while you celebrate the life of this beautiful woman. Let the life lessons and love she shared shine brightly. It always brought me such joy to talk with Ms. Willa. She never failed to share nuggets of life and wisdom. I will always fondly remember all that she shared with me. God bless you.

It was my honor and deep pleasure to know and spend time with Willa at church and at church activitiesShe will be missed❤

Obituary

Willie's Obituary

WILLIE "WILLA" MAE WILBURN, 89, has departed this wonderful life to eternal reward on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.  Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 03, 2025, from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home, 14601 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44110.  Funeral Service held on Thursday, December 04, 2025, Wake 11:00 AM, Service 11:30 AM at Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home, 14601 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44110. Interment will follow Service at Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.

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