Wilma Laird

Wilma Ann Laird, age 79, of Clay City, IL, passed away at 11:30 am, Monday, December 31, 2012, at her home in Clay City, IL. Wilma was born July 15, 1933 in Clay City, IL, the daughter of Earl "Duck" and Mildred (Holmes) Franklin. She was united in marriage with Raleigh Laird. Wilma was a member of the Mount Zion Hill Church and enjoyed her time as a homemaker. She is survived by mother, Mildred Franklin of Flora; daughter, Debbie Tibbs and husband Delbert "Butch" of Clay City; son, Edward Neil Wyatt and wife Kelly of Clay City; sister, Dorthy Mitchell of Clay City; brother, Richard Earl Franklin of Odessa, TX; half sisters, Lynn Dorman and husband Tom of Louisville, Karen Miller, and Tawanne White of Clay City; grandchildren, Candra Allen, Blake Moore, Josh Wyatt and Jonas Wyatt; and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl "Duck" Franklin; husband, Raleigh Laird; infant son, Terry Ellis; half brother, Billie White; sister, Mabel Sharp; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by J.W. Neal Funeral Home in Louisville, IL and cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Memorial tributes and condolences may be made to the family at www.jwnealfuneralhome.net Order Flowers

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