Wilma J. Oxford
July 24, 1926 ~ October 19, 2011
Wilma J. Oxford, 85, Monrovia, died October 19, 2011, in the Yellow Rose Hospice Unit at Methodist Hospice. Mrs. Oxford was born July 24, 1926, in Reno County, Kansas, to the late William Henry and Clara (Wagerle) Case.
Prior to raising her seven children, she worked as a secretary for the Boy Scouts of America and Cessna Aircraft. Mrs. Oxford was a 50+ year member of the Mooresville First Christian Church, where she also served as the first female deacon. She was also a longtime member of the Christian Women's Fellowship and taught Bible Study for many years. Always an active and giving mother, Mrs. Oxford was a Camp Fire Girls Leader. She was a very talented seamstress, enjoyed knitting, and was an excellent cook. Mrs. Oxford was a professional cake decorator for many years and made many wedding cakes. In addition, she loved the outdoors and gardening, growing lots of beautiful flowers and a bountiful garden.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ralph Oxford and siblings, Dean, Dale, and Wanda Case.
Survivors include her children, Karen Oxford of Rockville, Karla Schilling (Frank) of Avon, Rajeana Costin-Poore (Dan) of Tennessee, Layne Oxford of Camby, Lonnie Oxford (Betty) of Greenwood, Kevin Oxford (Denise) of Cloverdale, and Valisa Harlan (Bob) of Granger; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will begin at 1 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Friends are invited to greet the family following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Churches in Mission, 27 South Indiana Street, Mooresville, IN 46158. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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So sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. My prayers are with you all. Hollie
Karla – so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. — Dee and Ruthie McCraw
thank you very much. It isn’t easy, but she is now in peace and I know she was welcomed to heaven. Karla
Karla, we were so sadden to hear about your Mom. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of deep sorrow. ‘Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.’ ~ Unknown
I just love the comment about the stars. Thank you very much. She was a great lady and will be missed. And thank you for the flowers from Sharp Propane. They were beautiful and bright colors, which she loves. Karla
Karla, We are very sorry to hear about your mom. She reminds me so much like my mom. We will keep you in our prayers. Susie, Peter and Elvis Mikkelsen
Thank you so very much. It has been a rough week, but she is in a very peaceful place now which she deserves so very much. Karla
Wilma was a wonderful person. She was a great supporter of the Monrovia Bands for many years–I will always be grateful for the support she showed me and the band. My heart goes out to the whole Oxford family. David Knott
thank you so much David. We mentioned her band years at her service of driving kids and instruments around for 20 years. She always enjoyed working with you. We have many happy band memroies with her. Valisa talked about several. Thanks again, Karla
Karla, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone in your family during this difficult time. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Mike and Marsha
Karla, Our prayers to you and your family on the passing of your mother. Bob, Jeff and the entire staff at Donovan
thank you very much. She was a great lady and had dedicated her life to her family and to the Lord works. She will be missed but so very happy she is in peace and a better place. Karla
Sorry guy’s……….She was very special Lady… One of a kind… Pond Boy
Karla, We pray to the only God; almighty, eternal, worthy of all praise, love and obedience; that He bless you and yours mightily. And grant you peace, comfort, joy, and lots & lots of wonderful memories! Your mother looks lovely. Peace, Marcus Brubaker and everyone at Hometown Comfort
That you very much Marcus. She was truly a joy and taught me so much. we do have many great memories and still laugh that she got upset when other children were late to church, as she had 7 kids at church every Sunday, and on time! She had more love and patience than anyone I know and dedicated her life to our Lord. She is truly in a wonderful place now. Thanks so much for your kind comments. Karla
Sending hugs, kisses and prayers to ALL of you in your time of sorrow………..Love you Valisa, thinking of you………Kelly Sage
Just wanted to say how sorry we are about your mom, Valisa. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. She looks so sweet in the photo. The Davis’
The world has lost a most precious lady…our loss is heaven’s gain. How blessed all of us have been to have her in our lives. She was a dear friend. She will be missed. Judy Loeffler
I remember Wilma as a wonderful lady and a great friend. She taught me quite a few things and was always so helpful. She will be missed by everybody who has met her. Thank you Wilma, I’ll never forget you. Maria Kain, Ulman, MO
Karla, I was very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You and your family have my deepest sympathy. Janie
Thank you very much. She was a great lady. Hope all is well with you. Karla
We don’t live in the Mooresville area anymore, so we just got word about Wilma’s death. She was such a special person to us. When we moved to Mooresville and went to the church, it was Wilma who was first to greet us. She was always taken by the fact that we also had seven children, so we had that extra bond. She made the cake when our youngest got married, and she and Ralph came to see us not too long before he died. There has always been a good feeling just knowing that Wilma Oxford is our friend. We are happy knowing that Ralph and Wilma are together again, but we’ll sure miss knowing she’s not too far away. God blessed your family richly, and we send our sympathies in your loss—- but don’t you love picturing Wilma’s arrival in heaven? I fully expect her to be there to show us around when we arrive. Blessings to all of you. Keith and Linda Yoder
Thank you Linda for the kind comments. I miss her every day but know she is running around enjoying not having to haul her oxygen around with her. She will greet us all! Karla