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Wilhelmina (Wilma) Boll Knapp, 92, of Winter Springs, Florida passed away on February 1, 2013.
She was born December 3, 1920 in St. Louis, MO. She and husband Willard (Bill) Knapp resided in St. Louis and Omaha, NE before moving to Raleigh, NC in 1954. She was widowed in 1968. She worked for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as an administrative assistant retiring in 1980. After that she worked for H&M Diversified for 20 years. She moved to Florida in 2003. Wilma was an active member at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Raleigh for 50 years. She was an avid bowler and loved to travel with her grandsons.
Survivors include: 2 Daughters Julia K. Hoagland and Donna K. Meckstroth and husbands Gerald Hoagland and David Meckstroth respectively; 3 Grandsons Chad Meckstroth, Michael Hoagland, and Jonathan Meckstroth and wife Cassie; 5 Great Grandchildren Anya Meckstroth, Zachary Meckstroth, Caitlin Hoagland, Kayla Meckstroth, and Ayden Meckstroth; and a brother Herman Boll.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Lutheran Hour Ministries, 660 Mason Ridge Center, St. Louis, MO 63141.
Funeral service will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park Chapel, 7501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612 on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 1:00 PM.
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February 7, 2013
Nicole Kennedy
Grandma Knapp was a huge part of my young childhood. I will be always gratful for the love she and her family showed me. Just thinking about her puts the biggest smile on my face. She was a classy lady.
February 6, 2013
Gwen Anthony-Griffin
I am so very sorry to hear of Wilma's death. We worked together at DPI in Driver's Ed/Safety. I truly loved her. She was a wonderful person. My sincere sympathy to the family. RIP Wilma.
February 6, 2013
Rob Secrest
I will miss Grandma Knapp very much. I enjoyed seeing her on the holidays at Aunt Julie's and Uncle Gerry's house. She will always be Grandma to me.
February 6, 2013
Jenny Pedneau (Secrest)
Grandma Knapp always had such an infectious laugh. She was kind and warm and I miss her! My thoughts are with you and family, Aunt Julie.
February 6, 2013
Lynne Secrest
Wilma will always be "Grandma Knapp" to this family. We loved her so much and she will be greatly missed. My sympathies and love.
February 5, 2013
Patrick Wheaton
Friday, Johnny commented that he was sad that he would not see Aunt Wilma again, something he wanted to do.
Photo is Wilma holding Johnny, nearly 8 years ago, when he was 2 months old
Wilma -- take it easy on your siblings when playing the Boll card game in heaven!
We'll miss you
February 5, 2013
Tammy Moore
Donna, David and Family
I'm so sorry for your loss my friends... My heart breaks for you as I know the pain of a loss can bring. I pray that God will give you peace...
February 4, 2013
Joy Brandt
Michael, I am sorry, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Joy
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