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Wilma Yardley Obituary

Wilma Mae Yardley, age 85, of Topeka passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2008 at a Topeka care home. She was born February 28, 1923 in McLouth, KS the daughter of JD Black and Kate Lobb Black. She retired from Jostens after 10 years. She was preceded in death by both parents; brothers, Arnold, David, Homer, Lloyd, Kenneth, Dale and James Black; a sister, Opal Sawhill; ex-husbands, Robert Cheatwood and Louis Yardley. She is survived by a son, Mark Yardley (Sheree); daughters, Karen Cheatwood, Kathy Frickey (Raymond), Willa Cunningham (Mike) and SanDee Suelter (Kevin); brothers, Robert, Eldon and Jerry Black; sisters, Doris Stanfield and Shirley Duncan; grandsons, Travis and Chad Frickey; Zeke, Luke and Nate Cunningham, Zachary Yardley and Corey Suelter; a granddaughter, Katie Kaberline; great grandsons, Tre Frickey and Zane Cunningham and a great granddaughter, Ashley Frickey. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of McLouth. Wilma will lie in state from noon 9:00 p.m. Monday with family visitation from 7:008:30 p.m. Interment will be at the McLouth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2008.

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Helena May

March 18, 2008

Sandee Larry & I have you & your family in our prayers. Take care she is in good hands with God & I'm sure she is now at rest and in peace. Helena & Larry

Dawn Markham Lindner - [email protected]

March 18, 2008

SanDee, If you are the one that graduated from THS in 1976, this is Dawn Markham Lindner. I wanted to say how sorry I am. I pray the Holy Spirit will comfort you during this time. May the Lord bless you.

Shelly Funk

March 17, 2008

Wila,
You have always been such a huge help to our family, especially during those times when we too had lost a loved one, know if there is anything that we can do for you and your family. We would, please do not hesitate to ask. You have our deepest sympathy.
Ron & Shelly Funk

Bob Boyd

March 17, 2008

Mark, Sheree and family,
We are sorry about the recent loss of your mother and pray that God will give you the comfort and peace that only He can give.
Love,
Bob, Becky and family

Mary Lou Rivera

March 17, 2008

Willa,
You and your family are in my prayers. May she rest in peace.

Dina & Channing Cox

March 16, 2008

Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time. Take comfort in the knowledge that your mother is with our Lord and Savior.

Marsha Hisey-Neiswender

March 15, 2008

Kathy and Raymond,
I wanted you to know that even though we don't keep in touch my heart still goes out to you and your family. May our merciful God hold you in His hands. Holiday Jr. High was a long time ago but it holds some of my fondest memories.
The Best to you Both,

Tom and Snowda Powell

March 15, 2008

To the Yardley Family,
Kathy,
So sorry to hear about your mother.
Remember our prayers are with you all. Your mother live a good long life. Just think of all the great times you had with her.

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