April 25, 1924 - December 30, 2019
Born in Glendale, California. Raised in Stockton. From 3 years to 95 years most of her life in Stockton. Married Warner H. Smith when she was fifteen. She was educated, worked at Webbs and Snowhite Bakeries and Sargarini’s Grocery. Raised her family in Stockton. She loved the Lord and the bible and writing prayers to the Lord. She loved traveling and shopping, but most she loved her children, grand children and all of her extended family and friends. She was a member of The Daughters of American Revolution and Daughters of American Colonists.
Preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Mildred Herbst, her infant son Everette Lee Smith, husband Warner Smith and all of her siblings, Herbie Herbst, Carl Herbst, Marge Bowles, Florence Beeskau, Norma Isbell, Raymond Herbst, and Christina Herbst.
Survived by son Dennis S. Smith (Georgia) and daughter Linda Hampton (Olen), grandchildren; Bret Smith, Kim Caffese, Laurie Mc Callum, Kala Peterson, Grey Smith and Christopher Roberts, 16 great grandchildren, 21 great great grandchildren. Niece Donna Wallis and nephews Dug Beeskau, David Beeskau, Lyal Beeskau, Gary Herbst and Lyal Herbst.
Mom is finally at peace with the Lord. No more pain or worry. Remember her smile and laughter.
Wilma’s inurnment services will be privately held at Stockton Rural Cemetery in Stockton, California.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Smith Family.