Wilma Lorraine Shappell
Wilma Lorraine Shappell
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She passed away in her home at the age of 96. A devout Christian, she was a
member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Collierville. She will be greatly missed
and forever remembered.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lester, and her cherished
daughter, Linda. She is survived by her daughter, Betty, and her husband,
Harold, of Collierville; two grandsons, James (and his wife, Lindsey), and John
(and his wife, Shannon); and two great-grandchildren, Alex and Isabelle.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 16, at Memorial Park
Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the Memorial Park
Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in her
memory to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 945 Quinn Road, Collierville, TN, 38017.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Cynthia Dixon and Family
February 15, 2026
Our family is so very sorry for the loss of Ms. Wilma. From Lindsey and James we know her to be a very godly woman who loved her family and lived a good life. Our sympathies go out to Betty, Harold and the family. Praying for all of you during this time.
Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
February 12, 2026
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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