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1937 - 2015
Wilma Ann Yeager, 76, of Proctorville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Cabell Health Care Center, Culloden, WV. She was born June 5, 1937 in Huntington, WV daughter of the late Chauncey S., Sr. and Alice Owens Elkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four brothers Chauncey, Fred, Charles and Herbert Elkins; and one sister Orlena M. Ray. She is survived by her husband C.E. “Ed” Yeager; sisters Kathryn Messinger of Camano Island, WA., Mary Alice Bowman of Honeoye Falls, NY., twin sister Wanda Colegrove of Chillicothe, Ohio; step sons Mark Collins of Gilbert, AZ, Scott Collins of Lavalette, WV, Ed Yeager of Westerville, Ohio; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews all over the U.S.A. whom were very dear to her heart. Wilma graduated from Marshall University and taught school in several states, retiring in 1997 from Hite Saunders Elementary School, Huntington, WV. She was a longtime member of New Baptist Church (formerly Beverly Hills). Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015 at New Baptist Church, Huntington, WV by Pastor Trent Eastman. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington, WV. Visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at the church. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Baptist Church Building Fund. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Pauley, Jim Benson, Dale Ray, Steve Colegrove, Samuel Collins, and John Mooney. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Orrin and Mary Alice (sister) Bowman & family
Friday June 12, 2015 at
7:51 PM
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Wilma was a special person!
She loved and was loved by many!
She visited us one weekend when we lived in Indiana. On Sunday she worshipped with us at the Congregational Church and attended the Sunday School class which I was teaching. In introducing her, I said, "Everyone should have an Aunt Wilma," and I extolled her many virtues -- kindness, sincerity, loving, nurturing, honesty, excellent hostess, and a person whom all children loved dearly. Further, I mentioned visiting her in all of her homes except South Dakota: Huntington; State College; Rockville, MD; Colorado; in each of which she shared the many sites. The pastor seated in the circle of attendees stood, walked over to her, placed his hand on her head and inquired, "ARE YOU FOR REAL?"
Yes, Wilma was for real -- a fine and gentle soul with numerous God-given gifts and talents.
Now, she rests with the ages and we can note: Well done, thou good and faithful servant!!
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David Bowman
Sunday June 7, 2015 at
8:51 AM
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Some of my fondest memories are of visiting West Virgina every Easter in my youth and seeing Papa Elkins and Aunt Wilma and my other Aunts and Uncles. More recently when I moved to Tennessee Aunt Wilma and Uncle Ed visited me here twice. I will miss her.
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Steve Chapman
Saturday June 6, 2015 at
9:30 PM
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I have very kind memories of Wanda (Collins) Yeagar from my days at Marshall. Her nephew Mark lived with her. She would play hostess when Mark's friends visited. She was a remarkably kind woman. My younger brother and his first wife bought the home when Wilma moved. So grateful that the hope found in The Resurrection was secure in Wilma's life. She was a witness of Christ's love and grace.
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Pam Gorby
Friday June 5, 2015 at
1:43 PM
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So sorry for your loss..Prayers for comfort...It has been a pleasure to help out Mrs. Yeager any time she needed me..She was a very sweet lady..Who I always enjoyed talking to..
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Deborah Justice
Friday June 5, 2015 at
12:33 PM
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Wilma was my teacher in elementary school and later became a good friend from church. I will forever miss her smiles and hugs on Sunday mornings.God has another Angel in Heaven.
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Wanda G. Elkins Colegrove, twin sister
wanda0637@yahoo.com
Thursday June 4, 2015 at
6:03 PM
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I wish to convey my sympathy to Ed Yeager and the rest of her family at this tune if sorrow. I will always miss Wilma Ann and all the joyful times we shared. We were closer than any of our family. I thank the Lord for my twin sister He gave me.Our loss is Heavens gain! Hope to meet again someday in Heaven Wukna.....Love you so much!
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Michael & Denise Lalanas
Thursday June 4, 2015 at
2:44 PM
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We heard of Wilma's untimely passing & we want you to know that you are in our prayers & hearts. Wilma was such a good person as you are too. If there is anything we can do for you, please, just say it & it will be done.
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Kristen Weekley-Cooley
Thursday June 4, 2015 at
8:06 AM
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I had the privilege of teaching with Mrs. Yeager. What a wonderful teacher and the epitome of a Christian lady! Sorry for your loss but truly heaven's gain.
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Karen Blankenship
Wednesday June 3, 2015 at
4:56 PM
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Wilma and Ed were members of my Sunday School class. They showed me so much Christian love during the times that I was in the hospital and during the death of my brother. I have only known her for about three years, but I considered her a friend. Everyone who knew her will miss her.
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