Wilma Powell

Wilma Powell, age 99, of Monticello, formerly of Athens, passed away on Sunday October 25, 2026, at the Hyatt Nursing Home in Monticello, IL.

She was born on January 11, 1927 in DuQuoin, IL, the daughter of Solomon and Sarah (Hutchinson) Nance.

Wilma married Chester Powell on June 25, 1944. He preceded her in death in 2010.

Mourning her passing are her daughters, Janet McKee, and Debra (Charles) Leach; Steven Leithleither, son-in-law; eleven grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; many great-great grandchildren; sister, Roselyn Reynolds; and several nieces and nephews.

She is also preceded in death by her parents; a son David; daughter, Nancy Leithleiter; son-in-law, Donald McKee; four brothers, William, Clarence, Roy, and Glen Nance; and one sister, Annie Miller.

Wilma was a member of the Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Springfield and Calvary Baptist Church in Monticello.

Wilma was a “Jill of all Trades”, she loved, gardening, quilting, baking, sewing, and painting. She was especially known for making beautiful floral arrangements and afghans.

Visitation for Wilma will be held from 1:00 PM until time of funeral services at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.

Burial will be held immediately after the services at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens, IL.

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