Wilma was born November 29, 1929 in Olean, the daughter of the late Laurence and Bessie (Totten) Armison.
Growing up on a farm instilled a strong work ethic in Wilma. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Batavia, where she was involved in several ministries at the church. Wilma was also a member of the ladies auxiliary for the Town of Batavia Fire Department and was a seasonal resident of Winters Mobile Park in Florida. She enjoyed square dancing, bowling, crafting, baking pies and her gardens.
Wilma's family would like to express their gratitude for the excellent care that she received while at the LeRoy Village Green Residential Health Care Facility.
Surviving are her children, David (Esther) Van Wagnen of Fort Myers, FL, Nancy (Raymond) Argulski of Cleveland, NY, Pamela (Raymond) White of Boulder City, NV and Patricia (Richard) Dutton of Batavia, nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Wilma is the wife of the late Robert J. Van Wagnen and sister of the late Maynard Armison.
Family and friends are invited to Wilma's services on July 2 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Morris Cemetery. Following the services at the cemetery a reception will be held at the First Baptist Church of Wyoming where all are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Batavia, 306 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020 or the LeRoy Village Green Residential Health Care Facility, attention: activities fund, 10 Munson Street, LeRoy, NY 14482.
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Arrangements for Wilma were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.
