Wilma Ruth Mullinax's Obituary
Decatur-Wilma Ruth Mullinax, 83, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 in her home with her family by her side. We lost our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. We will miss her terribly as she was the “home base” and glue that held us all together.
Wilma was born November 13, 1932 in a farmhouse in Christian County, Illinois, the daughter of Wayne W. and N. Ruth (Mink) Stewart the second of seven children. She grew up in Assumption and then moved to Decatur. She married the love of her life Cletus L. Mullinax on February 20, 1954. She retired from Illinois Power after many years of service as an accounting clerk.
Wilma leaves behind her daughters Karen (Gary) Bachman of Mt. Zion and Shari Mullinax of Decatur, daughter-in-law Dawn Mullinax of Macon, brothers Tom Stewart of Assumption and John (Judy) Stewart of North Fort Myers, Florida, sisters Virginia Rannebarger of Clive, Iowa, Judi Reid of Assumption, and Kay Kidd of Portsmouth, Virginia, ten precious grandchildren Tricia Haley, Josh and Matt Whicker, Sean Mullinax, Faith Mullinax, Josh, Dan, and Ben Haynes, Nichole Vogel, and Jennifer Talbot, thirteen exceptional great-grandchildren Allie, Maddi, Christian W., Jake, Abby, Jack, Mia, Ella, Christian M., Laney, Owen, Landon, and Tyler, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Wilma joins in glory her parents, husband, brother Paul Stewart, sons Michael and Thomas Mullinax, daughter Suzanne Whicker, and daughter-in-law Cathie Mullinax.
The family would like to give a special thanks to her grandson Josh Whicker and caretaker Bonnie Scroggins for their loving care of Wilma these last few months allowing her to stay in her own home where she wanted to be.
Services to celebrate Wilma’s life will be 1:30 PM Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials in Wilma’s honor may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
The family of Wilma Ruth Mullinax is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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