Wilma Roberts

Wilma Roberts obituary, Benton, IL

Wilma Roberts

Wilma Roberts Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gilbert Funeral Home - Christopher on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Wilma Roberts, 74, of Coello, passed away on Tuesday August 12, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 11, 1951 in Mulkeytown to William "Bill" and Flora Bell (Shadowens) Chapman. She is survived by her children Johnny (Dianna) Baxter of McLeansboro and Wanda Baxter of Zeigler; 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren and adopted sons Roy Samuel Rubenstein and Kristopher Rubenstein and many more that called her mom; siblings Charles "Lanny" Chapman, Kenny Chapman and Patricia Overton and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gerald "Harry" Alexander, daughter and son-in-law Michelle and David Grasser and one infant brother William Randall Chapman. Funeral Service will be on Tuesday August 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home with Brother Tommy Lloyd officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3:00 PM until the time of the service at 5:00 PM at the funeral home.

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