Wilma L. Martin

Wilma Lee (Hamilton) Martin, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was born February 21,1936 to William and Ada (Tate) Hamilton in Ursa, Illinois.  She was preceded in death by her parents,

She married Richard Dwight Martin on April 5,1958 in Ursa Christian Church, Ursa, Illinois.

Wilma is survived by her husband Richard; children, Bradley (Susan) Martin, Sherry (Curt) Williams, Darla Reed, Mary (Kyle Sr.) King; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Carolyn (Fred) Martin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She graduated from Unity High School, Mendon, Illinois and later earned her nursing degree from Blessing School of Nursing and an associated degree from Springfield College in Illinois.

Wilma enjoyed a successful nursing career in the central Illinois area.  She was a member of the Faith Outreach Christian Center.

She enjoyed playing piano, trombone and the dulcimer, singing, Swedish weaving, gardening,  reading, sewing and quilting.

She was faithful to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ all of her life.  Her sweet smile will be missed by everyone.

Visitation for Wilma will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.  An additional visitation will be held  on Saturday, June 3 2023 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral services at 11:00 AM at Faith Outreach Christian Center in Sherman.  Pastor Paul Ayappa will be officiating.  Burial will be held immediately after the services at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.

Memorial contributions can be sent to the Faith Outreach Christian Center; 6800 Bahr Road; Sherman, IL 62684.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.