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Wilma Trivett Obituary
Wilma Clark Trivett, 78, of Crossnore, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 29, 2024 at her residence.
She was born on February 14, 1945 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Frank William Clark and the late Ella Johnson Clark.
Wilma graduated from Appalachian Teachers College and received her Masters in English from Appalachian State University. She retired from teaching after 34 years with the Avery County School System. She was a life long member of the Crossnore First Baptist Church.She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, and watching her grandchildren participate in Sports.
She traveled extensively, volunteering on mission trips with Constructors for Christ, NC Baptist Men in countries such as Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Brazil, Scotland, Haiti, and the Phillipines.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Buchanan.
Wilma leaves behind to cherish her memory husband of 57 years Cecil Trivett of the home; three daughters, Eva (Eddie) Trivett-Clark of Newland, NC, Ella (Jerry) Markland of Elk Park, NC, Anna Trivett-Hollifield of Crossnore, NC; brother, Richard Clark of Marion, NC; grandchildren, Lilly Markland, Cora Lee Hollifield, Tripp Markland, Kella Clark, Caroline Hollifield.
The family received friends from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Crossnore First Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jeremiah Parker officiating.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Avery County EMS and Crossnore Volunteer Fire Department First Responders.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tri-County Pregnancy Center.
Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Trivett family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net
The care of Wilma and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121
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