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Wilma Dillon Obituary
CABLE – Wilma L. Dillon, 79, of Cable, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 in her daughter's home in Georgetown, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 26, 1943 in Mechanicsburg, Ohio the daughter of William Earl and Thelma Neil (Halley) Purgit Jr. When Wilma was a little girl, she would roam the hills of Jackson County. She loved to ride horses and roller skate with her sister Joyce Ann. Wilma was a member of the Urbana Church of Christ in Christian Union, where she was involved in many ministries wherever there was a need. She spent a great deal of time volunteering in the community such as teaching Sunday school and delivering meals on wheels.
She enjoyed planning trips to historical sites and state parks. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.
Wilma is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Sam Dillon; children, Joyce (Jeff) Cole, Sherry Dillon, Sam (Shelly) Dillon Jr., grandchildren, Lucas (Molly) Cole, Abby Cole, Aaron Cole, Noah Cole, Sam (Meredith) Dillon III, Cassandra Dillon, Dakota Dillon, Chris (Tressa) Fown, and Matt Fown; great-grandchildren, Isabella Cole, Ariana Cole, Foster Fairchild, Jason Fairchild, Owen Fown, Oliva Fown; brother, Michael (Terri) Anderson, sisters, Joyce Ann (Purgit) McGraw, Barbara Anderson, Debbie Anderson; sister-in-law, Mary Purgit.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Larry (Freda) Purgit, Ira "Dee-Dee" Purgit and Jeffery Anderson.
Funeral service will be held at noon on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 in the Urbana Church of Christ in Christian Union, Urbana, Ohio with Pastor Ron Adkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-noon prior to the service.
Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Urbana Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1121 N. Main Street, Urbana, Ohio, 43078.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Darrell and Irish Wilcoxon
February 6, 2023
Dear Bro. Sam and family: We both want to share our condolences with each of you for the loss of your loved one, Wilma. She was always encouraging others, especially us, when times were difficult. We know that she had a genuine Christian concern for others. It was there, and you could feel it. Your great loss means that the angels were rejoicing as they welcomed a great Saint into Heaven. "What a day that will be when our Jesus we shall see".. her reward for her faithful service to our Lord and for her walk here on earth as a dedicated Follower of our Lord. Our love and prayers go with you.
Esta Huffman
January 20, 2023
Sorry for your families lose ,
Lorraine Olsheski
January 18, 2023
Those we love don´t go away, they walk beside us everyday.
Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed & very dear.
Forever with you all.
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