Wilma J. Parkhurst

Wilma J. Parkhurst obituary, Cainsville, MO

Wilma J. Parkhurst

Wilma Parkhurst Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bethany Memorial Chapel on Jan. 21, 2025.

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Wilma Jean was born May 13, 1942 to James & Hazel (Stringer) Lyon.
Wilma was preceded in death by her granddaughter: Ashley Parkhurst; parents, brothers: Rex Lyon, Wayne Lyon, Francis Lyon and Alvin Lyon; sisters: Alice Lett, Gertrude Sweet and Martha West.
She was an EMT and also worked at the Cameron Prison.
Wilma is survived by daughter: Deb Kerns; sons: Dale (Karen) Parkhurst and Lyle (Sherri) Parkhurst; brother: Steve Lyon and sister: Patricia Warder; Grandchildren: Jamie Nash, Autumn Quimby, Jason Parkhurst, Angela Mack, Justin Parkhurst
Private Family burial.
Tributes may be left at www.bethanymemorialchape.com.
Arrangements provided by Bethany Memorial Chapel.
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