Wilma J. Clark

Wilma J. Clark, age 76, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg, PA.
She was born December 21, 1939 in Mechanicsburg to the late Melvin and Mary Koscevic Quigley. She was the widow of the late Theodore H. Clark, Jr. who passed on July, 17, 2004. They married April 23, 1960 and were married for 44 years.
Wilma was a 1957 graduate of the former Enola High School where she was head majorette. She had previously worked at Nationwide Insurance, McCoy Electronics and the Mechanicsburg Navy Depot in the Fleet Material Support Office (FMSO) and the Inventory Control Point (ICP) from which she retired after 27 years of service. She co-founded the Base Beautification Committee at the Navy Depot. After her retirement, Wilma worked at Sheetz, Monroe Elementary, Kohl's Department Store, Carlisle Events and Election Polling. She was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, Carlisle; AMVETS Post #274; Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lodge #1299; Loyal Order of Moose Family Center #235; BPO Elks Lodge #578; American Legion, South Mountain Post #674; VFW Carlisle Post #477; and the Order of Eastern Star, Old Bellaire Chapter #375. Wilma enjoyed fishing and hunting and just being at the family cabin in Potter County. She spent her free time working in her rose garden and crocheting. Her greatest joys were spending time with her family and spoiling her granddaughter.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra L. (and husband Steven) Ellerman of Carlisle; granddaughter, Stefani N. Ellerman; and her grand-puppies Ruby and Penny.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA with Rev. Daniel Dennis officiating. Burial will be at Westminster Memorial Gardens. There will be a viewing at the funeral home on Monday, May 2, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the time of the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Otterbein United Methodist Church, 647 Forge Road, Carlisle, PA 17015 or to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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