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Wilda McCormick Obituary

Wilda M. "Billie" Caton McCormick Wilda M. "Billie" Caton McCormick, 89, of Avondale, died August 16, 2014 at her home. Born in Frackville, PA, daughter of the late Charles W. and Josephine Dunn Caton, she lived in Wilmington, DE for 16 years prior to moving to her late residence 29 years ago. Billie graduated from Frackville High School, class of 1943 and was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother. She was an avid 76ers fan, loved to dance and go on cruises. Most of all, Billie loved spending time with her family. She was wife of the late Joseph F. McCormick, who died March 27, 2007 after 59 years of marriage and mother of the late James McCormick (Patricia). Survivors: mother of Karen Wray (Bob), Joseph McCormick, Jr., Robert McCormick (Maria), William McCormick (Denise) and Charles McCormick (Sharon); sister of Gene H. Caton and Elva McCoy; sister-in-law of Mary Jane Caton; she is also survived by 13 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral Mass: 10 AM Thursday at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 160 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford, PA, where friends may call from 8:30-9:45 AM. Entombment: SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery Memorial Gifts: to the Leukemia& Lymphoma Society, 555 N. Lane, Ste. 5010, Conshohocken, PA 19428 or the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Online Condolences: www.whiteluttrell.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2014.

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Karen Wray

August 14, 2025

Well Mom, it's almost 11 years. We still all miss you down here like it was yesterday. In a few weeks you would have been 101 years old. Yes, you would have been so excited to have made that jelly jar on TV. I know you know how loved and missed you are. XOXO

Your shadow

September 2, 2024

Love you and thinking about you, Grams!! So hard to believe that it has been 10 years AND that you would have just turned 100!!! Mom makes sure to keep your memory alive and makes sure that the kids can spot your picture a mile away! We love you so so much!!

Karen

August 13, 2024

Ten years have passed mom and I still miss you terribly. Know that we all think of you always. Love you mom. Hugs to dad, Jim, Pat, Laur and the rest of our family.

Karen Wray

August 13, 2023

So hard to believe it has been nine years mom. This never gets easier. Will always miss you. Love and Hugs. XO

Karen Wray

August 13, 2022

It´s been 8 years mom and I still miss you and think of you so many times a day. Love and hugs to you and dad and all our family loved ones. Xo

Karen Wray

August 13, 2021

Still missing you every single day. Love you mom. XO

Your #7

August 13, 2021

Grams!!! I love you so much and I think of you every single day! I love that we live just down the street from a place that holds so many memories of you in my heart! I miss our sleepovers, I miss our lunch and dinner dates, but most of all I just miss our talks! You were so special to all of us and the glue that held us all together! So hard to believe that it has been seven years! We love you and miss you so much! thank you for watching over all of us!

Karen Wray

August 18, 2020

It's been six years mom and I still miss you terribly. Love you bunches.

Karen Wray

August 13, 2019

Miss you a thousand times a day. Love you more than words can say Mom.

Sheryl Coale

August 21, 2014

I only had the privilage of knowing you for a short time. But enjoyed the time that we had. Rest in peace and love and prayers to your family.

Gale Danielson

August 20, 2014

You were my Godmother and a Favorite Aunt. You always made me laugh with your stories and cruise adventures. So glad we had such a nice visit in June. You were always Happy go Lucky, enjoying your life. I will MISS you so Very Much. And as you always would say to me....PEACE!!

Kristen Crowder

August 20, 2014

You are already missed so much, Mom-mom!! I hope I am half the woman, mother, grandmother and friend that you were! We love you with all of our hearts!!
Love always,
Kristen and Nicky Baby

Rachel Christina

August 19, 2014

May you find peace to know that your loved one lives on and will love you forever.

August 19, 2014

So sad to hear this news, sounds like you had a wonderful life and I know you had a wonderful family. Mothers mean Everything! Rest in peace Mrs. McCormick. Warm Regard, The Giandonato Family (Ramblewood)

August 19, 2014

What a beautiful person Billie was. We have so many fond memories of her, she was a great lady, and friend. She will be surly missed. Stew & Kay Steward kay Steward

Karen Wray

August 19, 2014

I'll miss you always mom. You meant the world to me. Love you.

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St. Cornelius Catholic Church

160 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford, PA

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St. Cornelius Catholic Church

160 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford, PA

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