Johnnie Wilder

Johnnie Belle
Vickers Wilder was born in Sabine County, TX on January 18th 1919 and passed away on February 18th 2013 at the age of 94. She grew up in Freeport, TX, and then lived in New Orleans, LA, Lufkin, TX, Wharton, TX and Sugar Land, TX. Johnnie was a lifelong member of the Methodist church, most recently calling First United Methodist Church of Missouri City, TX her spiritual home. She was also a past member of Louisiana Chapter T, P.E.O. of New Orleans, and a member of Texas Chapter DG, P.E.O. of Houston.
Johnnie was preceded in death by Frederic Wilder, her husband of 71 years. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Linnenbank, and son-in-law, Wes, of Sugar Land; her four grandchildren: Bob Stone and wife, Ginger, and daughter, Shelby, of Sugar Land; Dave Linnenbank and wife, Sung Eun Noh, of New York, NY; Kristen Linnenbank and partner, Mo Costello, of Boston, MA; and Ashley Riehlin and wife, Shell, of Somerville, MA. She is also survived by one sister, Frances Horak, of Huntsville, TX, and sisters-in-law Pauline Alexander of East Texas, Lois Hazel of California, and Janice Smith of Alpine, TX, along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Johnnie was comforted during her final weeks by her special caregivers and friends, Lerline Randolph and Audrey Simmons, and aided by Mike Alexander and Martha Smith of Seniors Helping Seniors, and Ben Sellers. And her thoughtful friends from River Creek Way were very special to her: Carol, Pam, Annette, and Anita.
Johnnie was a classy Southern lady who lived life to the fullest, made everyone feel at home, offered help to anyone she could, and valued her family above all else. Johnnie is smiling and dancing with the angels in heaven, surely "cutting a rug" up there and having the time of her life with Frederic, whom she dearly missed. But as for us, we will all miss you, Memee.
According to her wishes, Johnnie will be cremated and a memorial service for the immediate family will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial gifts to First United Methodist Church of Missouri City, TX.