Wilma M. Burks, 97, of Bloomington passed away Tuesday, December 27 at Richland Bean Blossom Nursing Center. She was born June 21, 1925 in Stanford, IN the daughter of Mary and Orval Combs. She was a 1943 graduate of Bloomington High School.
She worked as a secretary at RCA, Bloomington, Dwight Mood Insurance Agency and retired from Fountain Federal Savings and Loan in 1980. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Wilma married Dwight Burks in 1970 and was happily married until his death in December 1999.
Wilma is survived by her son Larry Eads and his wife Ruth; grandchildren Alan Eads and Angela Godsey, great grandchildren Harlie Arthur and Kelsie Godsey; sisters Lois Johnson and Norma Douglas.
Wilma was preceded in death by husband Dwight, parents Mary and Orval Combs and brothers Wayne and Dale Combs.
Services for Wilma will be 2:00 pm Friday December 30, 2022 at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until time of service.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Richland Bean Blossom Nursing Home for the compassionate care shown to our mother.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donating to the American Cancer Society.