Kathleen Wheeler

Kathleen Wheeler obituary, Lehigh Acres, FL

Kathleen Wheeler

Kathleen Wheeler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 17, 2023.
Kathleen Elizabeth Wheeler, 94, of Lehigh Acres, Florida, passed away on August 13, 2023. She was born on October 2, 1928, in Buckingham, Florida, to the late Mertie Taylor and William H Albritton. Kathleen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold G Wheeler, her son Robert D Wheeler, her mother, and father.

Kathleen will be deeply missed by her surviving family members including her sons, William and Bruce Wheeler, her daughter, Brenda Crawford, and her 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Kathleen had a true passion for spending time at her camp, where she found joy in hunting, fishing, and simply embracing the tranquility of nature. Her love for these activities brought her immense happiness throughout her life.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at Gendron Funeral Home on Friday, August 18th from 9 am to 12 pm in Lehigh Acres, FL. A graveside service will follow at Fort Myers Cemetery.

Kathleen Elizabeth Wheeler will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family and her cherished moments spent in nature. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.

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August 17, 2023

Belinda Richardson posted to the memorial.

August 17, 2023

AJ (Grandson) posted to the memorial.

August 16, 2023

Linda, Kori and Rick Eskelin sent flowers.

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Belinda Richardson

August 17, 2023

I'm so sorry for your loss Bruce, I only got to meet her once but I've heard from Connie everyday what a Beautiful and Strong Woman she was. You were very Blessed to have a mother that loved her children and life the way she did. God Bless you and your Family

AJ (Grandson)

August 17, 2023

At a moment like this, there is no words. Heaven gained a Beautiful angel And time of sorrow word cannot be expressed. How much this woman meant to all of us? She, she is the light of the tunnel. She wasn't just a person. She was a friend, a angel, a caring person that loved everybody.
She was a beautiful angel. RIP my beautiful soul. You will never be forgottand now. We can enjoy this moment of watching great TV together. I love you fly high.

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