Wilma Jean Minor

Wilma Jean Minor obituary, Smithfield, PA

Wilma Jean Minor

Wilma Minor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ferguson-Brownfield Funeral Home & Crematories, Inc. - Smithfield on Mar. 10, 2026.
Wilma Jean Shaffer Minor, age 82, of Smithfield, PA, passed away at home Sunday, March 1, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 8, 1943 in Uniontown, PA daughter of the late Clyde Shaffer and Dorothy Elizabeth Wilkins Shaffer. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, David J. Minor, Sr. and brother, James Shaffer.

Wilma was a 1961 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School. She worked as a manager for McDonalds for 32 years. Wilma enjoyed gardening and her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Left to cherish Wilmas's memory are her son, David Minor, II (Deanna) of Fairplay, MD; daughter, Sheila Rae Woods (Kevin) of Uniontown, PA; brother, Clyde Shaffer, Jr. of Smithfield; grandchildren, Justin Woods, Jeremy Lancaster, David Minor, III, Suzanne Minor, Joshua Minor and Shane Minor and her cat, Baby.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the FERGUSON-BROWNFIELD FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 78 Main Street, Smithfield, PA. A private service will be held for the family at a later date.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com or on the funeral home Facebook Page.

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