Wilma attended school in Appleton City, and graduated from Appleton City High School. She married Ralph Hedrick August 2, 1946, and to this union three sons were born, Doug, Dave, and Steve.
Wilma owned and operated a beauty shop in Rich Hill for many years. In her later years she worked in the health care field in hospitals in Springfield and El Dorado Springs, Missouri. She worked in the nursery and loved taking care of the newborns.
Wilma married Oscar Carter on December 17, 1990. They remained married until his death on September 12, 2006.
Wilma loved her Lord and Savior. She was baptized June 14, 1936. She faithfully attended Church and sang in the choir. Even when she was confined to the nursing home, she continued to attend the church services and Bible study provided for the residents there as long as her health permitted.
Wilma loved gardening and her flowers. She enjoyed making arrangements and decorating her home. She loved her family deeply, always making time to watch her grandkids when needed. Family and friends were very important to her. She also enjoyed traveling.
There to meet Wilma as she passed from this earth were her parents, brothers Bob and John, sister Myrtle Lee and special friends Frances McDaniel and Marjorie McGinnis.
Wilma is survived by her three sons, Doug (Cheryl) Hedrick and Dave (Kathy) Hedrick of Nevada, Missouri and Steve (Carol) Hedrick of Butler, Missouri. Also surviving are grandchildren Lance (Amy) Hedrick, Kyle (Erin) Hedrick, Brad Stephens, Duane (Jen) Hedrick, Natausha Coleman, Jeremy (Megan) Sjeklocha, Jonelle (Brad Walker) Hedrick, Kayla (Colin) McQuillan, Colten (Elizabeth) Hedrick, Shane Quinlan, and Trevor Quinlan, along with 23 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors or Gentiva Hospice.
Funeral Service
Friday, April 18 at 12 Noon
Heuser Funeral Home
