Wilma L. Bewley's Obituary
Wilma L. Bewley, 96, of Howard, died Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, Kansas. Wilma was born May 15, 1913 in rural Elk County, Kansas the daughter of Walter and Nettie (Maider) Rarick.
Wilma worked and lived in Wichita, Kansas for over 30 years altering and tailoring clothes at J. C. Penney’s. She was a member of the Countryside Christian Church in Wichita. When not at work, Wilma enjoyed working in her flower beds and gardening.
In 1933 Wilma married Karl Hodge, they later divorced. In 1973 she married Stan Bewley, they were married for 6 years until his death of 1979. After retiring, Wilma moved back to Howard where she lived the past 3 years at Twilight Manor in Howard.
Wilma is survived by:
Two Sons:
David Hodge of Wichita, Kansas
Gordon Hodge of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Three Grandchildren:
Miranda Evershed, Jack Hodge, Ryan Hodge
One Step-Grandson: Chuck Bayless
Two Great Grandchildren:
Tyler Evershed and Haley Evershed
Wilma was preceded in death by: her parents, Karl Hodge and husband Stan Bewley, brother Edmond Rarick, granddaughter Jennifer Dawn Hodge.
Graveside services will be held Saturday September 12, 2009 at Moline City Cemetery at 1:00 pm with Pastor Robin Haines of the Flint Hills Assembly of God Church in Howard officiating. Visitation will be on Friday September 11, 2009 from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas The family suggests memorial contributions to; American Diabetes Association and may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements entrusted to: Zimmerman Funeral Home 206 E. Washington, P.O. Box 1233 Howard, KS 67349
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