Wilma Jean (Porter) Wingo
May 24, 1933 — October 2, 2014
Wilma Jean Wingo, 81, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 5:00 PM October 2, 2014 at Van Wert Co. Hospital.
She was born in St. Paul, Virginia on May 24, 1933 to Willard Lee and Maggie Alvina (Rambo) Porter. On August 3, 1951 she married Thomas Charles Wingo who preceded her in death on July 15, 1982.
She is survived by her children Sue (Mike) Saint of Wabash, IN- Terry (Jayne) Wingo of Fremont, Ohio- Tom (Maudie) Wingo of Van Wert- Grandchildren Amanda Wingo of Richmond, Virginia- Travis (Ashley) Wingo of Katy, Texas- Michael (Chelsi) Saint of Portland, IN- and Olivia Wingo of Van Wert- 4 Great Grandchildren- Sister Glenna Wood of Van Wert and brother David Porter of Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Charles and son Michael Todd Wingo.
Jean retired from Kennedy Kit where she had worked 29 years. She also was a graduate of Big Creek High School in War, West Virginia.
Jean enjoyed cooking, working in her flower garden, and spending time with friends and family.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Brickner Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Friends may call at Brickner Funeral Home from 1:00 PM Sunday to time of Services.
Preferred Memorials are to the American Heart Association.