Wilma Merle Anderson, 89, of Paden City, WV died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her home while surrounded by her family.
Wilma was born October 6, 1931 in Monongalia County, WV; daughter of the late Robert “Buster” and Phyllis (Higginbotham) Thomas.
She was a homemaker, loved caring for her family, sewing and gardening, an avid sports fan especially when it came to the Wildcats and Steelers and member of the Christian Church in Paden City.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Anderson; brother, James Mitchell Thomas and grandson, Nakoa.
Surviving are her three sons, Danny (Sue) Anderson of Paden City, WV, Ricky (Patty) Anderson of Raleigh, NC and Joe Anderson of Paden City, WV; ten grandchildren, Danny II (Angie), Scott (Teresa), Joey (Mandy), Bill, Jon, Chris (Jennifer), Angie, Savannah, Malakia and Makiah; thirty one great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Jarvis-Williams Funeral Home in Paden City, where services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021 with Martin Coffey officiating, burial to follow in Northview Cemetery in New Martinsville.
Memorial contributions may be made, in Wilma’s name, to the Christian Church, 105 E Main St., Paden City, WV 26159.