In loving memory of

Wilma Ann Taylor
January 2, 1925 - March 16, 2020

Wilma A. Taylor, 95, of Wyoming, Iowa, died on March 16, 2020, at Anamosa Care Center.

A celebration of Wilma's life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Wyoming United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. prior to the service at the church. Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service and burial was held from the Buckhorn Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

Wilma Ann Tralau was born on January 2, 1925 in Clinton County, Iowa, to Wilhelm and Margarete (Matthiessen) Tralau. She graduated from Elwood High School in 1942. She married John E. "Jack" Taylor on January 31, 1947 in Zwingle, Iowa. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1998.

Wilma was a homemaker and mother, and a member of the Wyoming United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, watching tv, and most of all, music and dancing. She was well known for her talent for playing piano even though she did not read music.

She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Willman and her husband Allen of Wyoming, IA, sons Craig Taylor of Wyoming, IA, and Jeffrey Taylor of Waterloo, IA; 4 grandchildren, Gail (Aubrey) Kurt, Jamie Willman, Cory (Lindsay) Taylor, and Justin (Nicole) Taylor; 5 great-grandchildren; four nieces and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack, brothers Walter (Dorothy) Tralau and Vernie (Darleen) Tralau, sister Louise (Bill) McNealey, sister-in-law Margaret (Harold) Bartels, one niece and four nephews.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Wilma Ann Taylor memorial fund has been established.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Barb Lambert McKinney wrote on May 29, 2020:

"So sorry for your loss Craig. Your family is in our prayers."

Gail Ravitts wrote on Apr 9, 2020:

"I just remembered that I called Wilma \"My Little Honey\" in my high school diary. She certainly was a honey! "

Dale and Judy Kinion wrote on Mar 26, 2020:

"Wilma was always a Sweet lady, I would visit with her often when we were in Wyoming. Sincere Sympathy to the Family. "

Larry McNealey wrote on Mar 23, 2020:

"Larry McNealey My condolences and love to her family. She and I had a special time. A. Wilma was there when I was born. And from there on she has always been there for me, especially when I was going through my very bad times. My Mother, bless her heart, helped when she could, but A. Wilma was kind of our backup mom !! I?ll always have great memories of my times on the farm with her & U. Jack. God Bless you Aunt Wilma. RIP I love you. Larry"

Mardelle Wise wrote on Mar 23, 2020:

"What a Sweet, Special Lady!! She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her!! As the last of her generation in our family, she set a great example for us to follow! We remember the times we spent on the farm with her and Uncle Jack! What good times and memories we had! I have missed the times over the past few years that we talked with each other over the phone! Coming to Wyoming will still be a treat, but somewhat of mpty with her not being there! Her favorite Texas nephew misses her sense of humor and the memories she shared with us. Heaven is rewarded, as now there will be great music played by she and Jack! RIP Aunt Wilma!! Mardelle and Dan "

Linda Bendixen wrote on Mar 23, 2020:

"Sorry to read about Wilma's passing. She was a wonderful lady and loved her family so much. All of you family members have my deepest sympathy!"

Jill Young wrote on Mar 21, 2020:

"Remembering the fun family times we had together on the farm and when you moved to town. Your parents were special friends to my parents, Virtes and Donna Busch. Dad told me he would visit with your Mom and helped out with a couple of repairs on the house. He enjoyed helping her and just a chance to visit. May your family find comfort in those memories in the difficult days ahead. Jill (Busch) Young"

Patsy Krantz wrote on Mar 20, 2020:

"To Suzanne, Craig and Jeff and families my deepest sympathies. I always enjoyed visiting with your Mom when we got the chance. Cherish the Love shared and the Memories made for these keep them with us forever. "

Keith and Joni Somerville wrote on Mar 20, 2020:

"So sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed visiting with Wilma whenever we would see her and have good memories of her and Jack. Our thoughts are with you. Keith and Joni Somerville "

Gary Heiar wrote on Mar 20, 2020:

"Sending my sympathy. Enjoyed knowing both Jack and Wilma. Fond memories of Wilma's friendship at school. "

Amee Stafford wrote on Mar 19, 2020:

"I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Prayers to all."

Samuel Gladden wrote on Mar 17, 2020:

"Wilma was a blessing to so many people. I was fortunate to spend many special occasions with her over the years, and I am grateful for the memories of all the "Friendsgivings" we spent together. She was a person of great strength and faith, and now she has gone to her Heavenly reward. May she rest in peace."

Judy Nelson wrote on Mar 17, 2020:

"My sympathies to Wilma's family. She was a good friend of my mother's and I liked her too. "

Gay Anne Appelhans wrote on Mar 16, 2020:

"I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing,No matter how old we are we are never ready to say goodbye to our mother your family is in out thoughts and prayers."