Wilma Louise Needham
Wilma Louise Needham
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**In Loving Memory of Wilma Louise Needham**
*Age 89*
*Winter Park, Florida*
Wilma Louise Needham, born on June 27, 1935, in Ray City, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, after a brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was cherished daughter of Cursey Benson Ray and Pauline Mikell Ray.
She shared a loving marriage with James A. Needham for 57 years, until his passing on February 11, 2011. Together, they built a warm and welcoming home filled with laughter and love. Wilma is survived by her three beloved daughters: Paula Incinelli, Shanda Needham, and Cathy Bell, along with their husbands, Victor Incinelli and the late Thomas Bell, who also departed this world on March 8, 2011.
She reveled in the joy of family, leaving behind a legacy of six grandchildren: Matthew Incinelli, Brett Bell, Chelsey Friedland, Jared Incinelli, Kaelena Henderson, and Evan Incinelli. Additionally, she was blessed with the love of 18 great-grandchildren, who brought her immeasurable joy.
Wilma came from a close-knit family, being the sister to William, Charles, Bobby Ray, and Jean Seiffert. She maintained strong bonds with her cousins, whom she cherished dearly throughout her life.
Following her marriage, Wilma lived in Chicago and Rolling Meadows, Illinois, until 1974, when she made Winter Park, Florida, her home. Her professional journey included many fulfilling years as the office manager for Motorola Communications in Schaumburg, Illinois, and later at the Motorola Service Center in Orlando, Florida, where she retired.
In addition to her career, Wilma was an active member of the Whirl and Twirl Square Dance Club for many years, a testament to her vibrant spirit and zest for life. Deeply rooted in her faith, she was a devoted member of the Baptist Church in Winter Park, embodying compassion and kindness in all her endeavors.
In remembrance of Wilma's life and her unwavering spirit, we invite those who wish to honor her memory to consider making a donation to a charity of their choice, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, a cause that held significance in her life.
Wilma Louise Needham leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and deep familial bonds. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved her.
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