Iris Bateman Wilder

Iris Bateman Wilder, born April 3, 1922, passed away June 29, 2013 at Kirby Pines Manor. She was born and raised in Arkansas and moved to Memphis in the 1940's where she worked as a registered nurse for 30 years. She was married to Joe E. Wilder for almost 41 years before his death. They lived on a small farm outside of Bartlett, TN, and later moved to Dancyville, TN where they lived for 10 years. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, growing tea roses and playing games and cards. She was a member of Bartlett United Methodist Church. She is survived by her four children, Bill Wilder (Judy) and their children, Brian, Mitzi, Joseph and Jason; Sue Strong (Ken) and their children, Laura and Daniel; Mary Alston (Phil) and their children, Christi and Audrey; Joyce Wilder, and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Germantown Rd. with burial in Memphis Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 3700 N. Germantown Road (901)725-0100

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