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Wilma Conklin Obituary
WILMA J. CONKLIN
CEDARVILLE — Wilma J. Conklin, 89, of Cedarville, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2017 in Xenia, Ohio. She was born on January 8, 1928, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Hescal and Sara (Clark) Cutlip. Wilma married Robert E. Conklin on January 15, 1948 in Portsmouth and he preceded her in death in 2014. Along with her husband, she is preceded by two sisters, Betty (Claude) Fannin and Clarice (Jess) Ramey. Wilma is survived by her children, Jeff and Judy Conklin and Emily and Ken Kauffman; grandchildren, Sara, Justin, Ryan, Robert "Logan", Joshua and Garrett; and three great-grandsons. Wilma was employed at Cedarville College where she retired from in 1980. She and her husband attended Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville and most recently were members of the Dayton Ave. Baptist Church in Xenia. She was a loving wife and wonderful mother, grandma and great-grandma who will live on through the hearts she touched. Private burial will be held at North Cemetery in Cedarville, Ohio. Arrangements in care of JACKSON LYTLE & LEWIS LIFE CELEBRATION CENTER. Condolences may be expressed at www.jacksonlyte.com.
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Sheila Lute
May 20, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Wilma's passing. We were fortunate to get to know her and Cousin Bob a few years back. We have precious memories of time spent with those two very special people. Sheila Matthews Lute & Janet Staten Matthews Lucasville, Ohio
May 19, 2017
May 19, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family. May this family draws
comfort from John 6:40 during this difficult time.
-Liz/Michigan
Larry Iery
May 16, 2017
My love and prayers to the family. I met Wilma and Bob several years back when coming to Portsmouth to visit his sister Carlene Goetz. Wonderful caring people. My sympathy..Larry Iery..
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