Wilma Gean Pelliccio

Wilma Gean Pelliccio obituary, Springfield, MO

Wilma Gean Pelliccio

Wilma Pelliccio Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greenlawn Funeral Home North on Dec. 15, 2024.
Wilma Gean (King) Pelliccio, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, peacefully passed away on December 7, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on September 7, 1958, in Sedalia, MO. she was born the third child to Leo D. King Sr. and Nettie Jean (Gray) King. Wilma touched many hearts with her kindness, compassion, and unwavering spirit. She was a strong and courageous woman. Always a beautiful smile and for sure the life of the party. She loved doing diamond art and watching the Kansas City Chiefs with her family. She graduated in 1976, from Central High School, and worked for SRC for 23 years.
Wilma was a previous member of the Leisurettes Ladies Club. She married Frank Paul Pelliccio on March 22, 1980 and to this union three children were born: Tiffany L. (Pelliccio) Clay, Derrell and Derrick. She also raised and became a mother to Derrick's daughter, Tahleah.
Wilma was preceded in death by her maternal grand-parents; Lon and Ethel Gray, paternal grandparents: Marion and Henrietta King, her father, Rev. Leo D. King Sr. son, Derrick, son-in-law: Kel Clay, her brothers: Dennis Grubbs and Leo King Jr. along with aunts, uncles, her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Anthony James Pelliccio Sr. and Beatrice May Pelliccio and other family members.
Left to cherish her memory is husband Frank, daughters: Tiffany, Tahleah and step-daughter: Veronica, son Derrell, siblings: Garry (Sharon) King, Lonzetta (Mark) Graves, Connie Vollmar (Alan), Bonnie Young, Sherri (Ashely) Harper, grandchildren: Tanaeah, Madyson, Anthony, Rominn, Brytain, Mercedes, Killian, Creed and Jasmine. Brother and sister in-laws: Elaine, Mickey (J.D.), Carol, Tony (Lily), Ralph (Rhonda), Linda (Norman) and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Wilma has left us in the physical presence, but her smile and memories will forever be in our hearts.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m.Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from Noon to 1:00 p.m. before services.
As we come together to remember Wilma G. Pelliccio, let us celebrate her spirit and the love she shared. Her legacy will continue to inspire and nurture those she leaves behind, as she forever remains in our hearts.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Greenlawn Funeral Home North

3506 North National, Springfield, MO 65803

Make a Donation
in Wilma Pelliccio's name

How to support Wilma's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Wilma Pelliccio's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Wilma Pelliccio's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?