Wilma Leota Conwell

1939 - 2017

Wilma Leota Conwell obituary, 1939-2017, Tampa, FL

BORN

1939

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Blount & Curry Funeral Home - Macdill Chapel

605 S MACDILL AVE

Tampa, Florida

Wilma Conwell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 1, 2017.

Wilma Leota Conwell, age 78 of Centerville, OH and Tampa, FL went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 31, 2017. She was born March 16, 1939 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Lewis and Anna Fite.



Wilma is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (Ret.) Don Conwell, and three siblings. She is survived by children: Corinne Conwell Galassi, George D. "Don" (Nancy) Conwell, Jr., Lewis (Melanie) Conwell and Faith Conwell; siblings, Frank (Brenda) Fite, Fred (Dottie) Fite;13 grandchildren: Michael (Christine), Matthew (Christina), Morgan, Lydia (Mike), Andrea (Jason), Jessica, Jennifer (James), Eric (Arisa), Sterling, Christina, Meghann, Christopher (Amber) and Cody (Alyssa); 10 great-grandchildren: Ethan, Nicholas, Emily, Lauren, Max, Evelyn, Peter, Elaine, Isabelle, Abigail, Theodore, and Willow; brother-in-law, Arnold (Lois) Conwell; sisters-in-law: Beverly Hinkell and Denise (Jamie) Neal; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.



Wilma loved people and enjoyed life. She laughed easily and smiled a lot, radiating warmth and beauty with her bright, blue eyes. She loved to sing hymns, to pet the livestock at county fairs, and to cheer for the Ohio State and Notre Dame football teams. Wilma loved her family, nurturing kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids and cooking delicious meals for them. Throughout her life, Wilma delighted in serving others, usually in churches and nursing homes. She held a special place in her heart for the elderly and disabled, caring for them for as long as she was able.



A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday September 10, 2017 at Christ’s Church, 3370 Upper Bellbrook Road, Bellbrook, Ohio, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service from 2-3 pm. Burial will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, where she will rest beside her beloved husband, Don. Contributions may be made in Wilma’s memory to the Wounded Warriors Project.

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September 10, 2017

Phyllis Wilson Wolfe

Your mother was such a blessing to our family. I have so many fond memories of time spent knowing her. I pray you all have peace knowing she is with Jesus. It blesses me that my mom now has another good friend with her in Heaven.

September 8, 2017

Lois and Randy Byham

Our loss and Heaven's gain, Wilma. Looking forward to the day when we will see her again. Love Always, Lois and Randy Byham

September 8, 2017

Danny Fite

Celebrating a life well lived!
I will cherish my memories for ever!
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September 8, 2017

Our prayers are with your family. Please accept our sincere condolences...

Trip Trepagnier
Debra Baudin

September 8, 2017

Michael Garnier

Lew, Corinne, Don (and families)-- My fond recollection of your Mom is distant but still vivid. Her children bear witness to her great legacy of love and strong faith. My deepest condolences to you, and may a wealth of good memories comfort you in your time of loss and for years to come.

September 7, 2017

It was an honor to meet and spend time with Ms. Wilma. Our prayers are with you all.

Nick & Lawanda

September 3, 2017

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Ann & Ralph Ernst

We will miss you. Bless your family.

September 1, 2017

Betty Tolliver

our love and thoughts go out to your family, Wilma, and I will miss you forever!

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Memorial Events
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Sep

10

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Christ’s Church

3370 Upper Bellbrook Road, Bellbrook, OH

Sep

10

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Christ’s Church

3370 Upper Bellbrook Road, Bellbrook, OH

Funeral services provided by:

Blount & Curry Funeral Home - Macdill Chapel

605 S MACDILL AVE, Tampa, FL 33609

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