Wilma Jean Abel peacefully passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at her local residence. Born in Hazelhurst, GA to Kenneth and Lola (Griffin) Hitch Her family moved to Brunswick, GA when she was a child and she remained a lifelong resident.
WIlma was married on July 7, 1961 to George Raleigh Abel. They celebrated 47 years of marriage before his death, in 2009.
Wilma was lovingly called Mema (Mimi) by her family and close friends. Mimi is survived by her three children: Robbyn Sheldon, Lake City, FL, Joni Strickland (Johnny), Brunswick, and Ken Abel, Brunswick; two grandchildren: Kacee Marie Abel, Myrtle Beach, SC and John Connor Strickland, Brunswick, one great-grandchild: Emma Grace Sinko, Myrtle Beach, SC, as well as, many nieces and nephews and their families.
Mimi worked at our local hospital for 42-years, retiring in 2011 as a Pharmacy technician supervisor. Mimi was a seamstress and she enjoyed sewing and doing alterations in her spare time. She enjoyed making dance costumes for Jill Stanford Dance Studio, as well as, costumes for the Glynn Academy drama club. Mimi loved her family, her home and her four-legged babies.
A celebration of life for Wilma will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, 3321 Glynn Ave, Brunswick, GA 31520.
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