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1942
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2012
Wilma Gaston Obituary
Wilma Jo Gaston, 69, of East St. Louis, Ill., born October 28, 1942, in Humboldt, Tenn., transitioned on Wednesday, September 26, 2012.
She received her early education in the Humboldt Tennessee Public Schools and matriculated at Mildred Louise Business College, where she became very efficient at Secretarial/Managerial skills, and further obtained her Master's Degree in 2007 from McKendree University, Lebanon, Illinois.
She was very well-known and respected for her diligence, her political and professional influences. She was also known for her personal dedication to the wellness of the community.
Wilma will live forever remain a blessing in their hearts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Gaston, her father, Clint Ellis; and a brother, Robert "Bobby" Ellis.
Surviving are her mother, Janie S. Ellis; a daughter, Carole Deniece Gaston-Lyons of Alton, Ill.; her brother, David (Debra) Ellis of House Springs, Mo.; twin sister, Wilma Jean Gillespie (Al Williams) of East St. Louis, Ill.; a sister, Betty Rose Kimbrow of Washington Park, Ill.; a granddaughter, August Thompson; a grandson, Eric Lyons; and a great-granddaughter, Alissa Smith.
Visitation: Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at St. Augustine of Hippo Catholic Church, 1500 Columbia Place, East St. Louis, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at St. Augustine of Hippo Catholic Church, East St. Louis, Ill. Interment will be held at Sunset Gardens of Memory, Millstadt, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wilma Gaston
alissa smith
June 13, 2022
alissa smith
June 13, 2022
alissa smith
June 13, 2022
You died while I was 8 years old I felt empty because u became a mother to me more then a grandmother...i miss you so much i cry every single day ive been depressed off and on because man dont i miss you and visit ur grave site every chance I have...i wish to just bring u back...we had memories alot...kinda feel so out of my skim not seeing u in person...so much has happened....litterly lost after lost i cant take this pain anymore...like i miss venting,playing under your chair,thinking you where the riches grandma i had because u had a upstairs and a downstairs and had a big ole house and u had....so much and u took care of it wanted to ve like u get taught by you....
Carole Gaston lyons
January 29, 2013
Mom,
Words cannot describe how much I miss you. But one thing I do know, you are with the Lord and at peace. I know you are watching from above, along with God, you are guiding me with love. I am doing well at what you wanted me to do, watch things change, love Carole
Kathy Collins
October 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Betty & Calvin Ivy
October 5, 2012
We're sorry for your loss and you know God can bring a clean thing out of an unclean. Be strong and courages God Bless
Stephanie Ellis
October 4, 2012
Rest in Peace, Aunt Jo! Your work down here was done so God picked another Angel to help Him watch over us!
Love ya,
Stephanie Elllis
REST IN PEACE
Marilyn Donald
October 4, 2012
Aunt Jo, you will be greatly missed by all of us. Your warm smile and kindness most of all. Say hello to my dad Bobby when you see him. May you rest in Peace.
IT IS FINISHED
Marilyn Ellis-Donald
October 4, 2012
Jesus is the door to the Father
Marilyn Ellis-Donald
October 4, 2012
Praise and Worship
Marilyn Ellis-Donald
October 4, 2012
Jesus is our guide
Marilyn Ellis-Donald
October 4, 2012
New Beginning
Marilyn Ellis-Donald
October 4, 2012
IN GOD WE TRUST
Marilyn Ellis-Donald
October 4, 2012
JESUS LOVE YOU
Marilyn Ellis-Donald
October 4, 2012
Beautiful flower
Marilyn Ellis-Donald
October 4, 2012
Shining Light unto the world
Marilyn Ellis-Donald
October 4, 2012
Holy Spirit
Marilyn Ellis-Donald
October 4, 2012
October 3, 2012
I Will Miss You "Aunt Jo!" There Will Forever Be An Empty Place in My Heart for You... Whenever I Look At Mother... I Will See You! Eternal Love, Steve
Carolyn Hankins
October 3, 2012
To the Gaston family sorry for the lost of your loved one Wilma.
WANDA
October 3, 2012
R.I.P WILMA YOU WILL BE MISSED.
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