Wilma Irene (McWilliams) Stivers, 95, passed away Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Graham, Texas. Funeral services held at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial followed in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Wilma was born Jan. 31, 1923 in Olney, Ill. to Camilla (Wyatt) and Rolla McWilliams. She graduated from Olney High School in 1941. High school sweethearts, Wilma and Jack Stivers were married Dec. 23, 1941 in St. Louis.

After the war, Wilma and Jack moved to Abilene, where they raised their two sons and daughter. Wilma and Jack moved to Graham in 1995. Wilma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Wilma was a homemaker and in her earlier years was known for her recipes, her love of cooking and extensive collection of cookbooks. One of her signature candies was peanut brittle which consistently won first prize at the Taylor County Fair in Abilene. She enjoyed needlepoint and stitched many canvases and Christmas decorations for her family and friends. Wilma lived a happy and joyful life and will live forever in her family's hearts. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Graham since 1997.

Survivors include son, David Stivers and wife, Shirley of Graham; daughter, Deborah Stivers of Johnstown, Colo.; grandchildren, Christie Stivers of Longmont, Colo., Jack Stivers and wife, Jennifer of Katy and Michael Stivers of Graham; great grandchildren, Connor and Molly Stivers of Katy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Camilla and Rolla McWilliams, husband, Jack Stivers on Dec. 29, 2002, and son, Danny Stivers on Jan. 29, 2003.

Graham Leader (TX) – Saturday, November 24, 2018