Wilma Maye (Edwards) Hill, 73, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Wilma was a member of the Tri-City Baptist Temple in New Albany and was a skilled nurse during her working years. She enjoyed reading, wearing jewelry, and sipping hot, black coffee. Wilma had a servant's heart and loved helping others and caring for the many patients she nursed through the years. Of all her pastimes, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, the most.
She was born on May 18, 1947, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late James and Ethel (Box) Edwards. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Fannie Edwards.
Wilma is survived by her loving children, David (Michelle) Henderson and Mindy (Robert) Gullett; grandchildren, Matthew Millholland, Morgan (Josh Sowders) Henderson, Brenna Henderson, and Autumn Gullett; and brother, James Edwards.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane New Albany, Indiana). Her Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021, at the funeral home with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in New Albany.
The family requests that contributions in Wilma's memory be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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