Wilma Auber Obituary
Wilma Earle Covil Auber, 85, of Hampstead, NC, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice.
She was born in Sneads Ferry, NC on December 27, 1931, the daughter of the late William Earl Covil and Lottie Whitney Covil. Also remembered is her brother, John H. Covil who preceded her in death.
Surviving are her husband, Vincent W. Auber “Bill”; four daughters, Rose Brown (Barry), Camelia Parnapy (Jim), Pansy Kline (Paul) and Violet Morton (Elijah); six grandchildren, Anthony “Tony” Hamric (Lisa), Timothy “Tim” Morton, Curtis Morton (Ganise), Jennifer Ward (Eric), Sarah Brown and Daniel Brown; four step-grandchildren, Mike, Tommy, Jamie, and Dee; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Doris Swanson, Hilda Edens, Faye Pierce and Norma Moore.
Mrs. Auber’s family was her life and she loved raising her four daughters. She was a member of Hampstead Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, arranging flowers and writing.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 pm Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Andrew Mortuary Hampstead Chapel. A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Monday at Hampstead Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Sea Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hampstead Baptist Church, Liberty Commons Nursing Center in Wilmington or Lower Cape Fear Hospice.
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Kenneth &Elizabeth Smith
August 16, 2017
Mr Bill. We were sad to learn of your loss. We will be praying for you
Clarice Rickard
August 14, 2017
So sorry for our families loss of my Aunt Wilma. So many great memories of fun time with Aunt Wilma and Uncle Bill and their flower girls! Sad we live so far away and can't be with the family today. Sending our love and prayers, knowing that we will see Aunt Wilma again very soon, I know she loved the Lord and we will reunite in our heavenly home. Love you all lots!
Laura & Ric Scialabba
August 14, 2017
Our heart and prayers are with you and your family and this very difficult time. Find peace in your happy times with your dear mother.
Laura & Ric Scialabba
Gerrit & Melissa DeKleuver
August 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the Lord bring you peace comfort and strength.
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