Alma A. Willard, age 89, of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was the loving wife of Asa Willard, Jr., who passed away in 2015. She couldn’t wait to be reunited with him again in Heaven.
Alma was born in Lebanon to the late Charles and Sarah Frantz. She will always be remembered as a kind soul who was always giving, thinking about others, and putting everyone else first. Alma had a love of gardening, was an awesome cook and baker, and had a great sense of humor.
She loved to dance and was an avid fan of Elvis Presley.
Alma was proud of her early career as an LPN. She also worked at Kooly
Kupp, Federal Mogul, and lastly, retired from Diamond Credit Union in
2017.
She was a member and a greeter at New Hanover United Methodist Church, now New Ridge Fellowship Church, since 1999.
Alma is survived by her children: Jeffery L. Osborne, husband of Jenny of Gilbertsville, Pamela K. Osborne of Gilbertsville, Diane M. Dietz, wife of Christopher of Boyertown; grandchildren: Monique Haynes, wife of Brian, Ryan Osborne, Tyler Osborne, Aleah Dietz, Kaitlin Dietz; great-grandchildren: Jaydon Patton, Brayden Osborne, Kennedy Yonkovitch, Madison Haynes & Mackenzie Haynes.
Alma is also survived by a brother, Allen (Butch) Frantz, Sr., wife of Faye, South Carolina. She is predeceased by a sister, Evelyn Kiscadden, and four brothers, Charles Frantz, Donald Frantz, Marvin Frantz, Bruce (Jim) Frantz, and multiple nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to call between 10:00-11:00am on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Limerick Garden of Memories Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 44 Swamp Pike, Limerick, PA. A memorial service will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Alma's honor to Alzheimer’s Association (Alz.org), Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, (281 Greenfield Rd, South Deerfield, MA), or a charity of one's choice.
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