Wilma Gregory

Wilma Pauline Gregory, a lifelong resident of Otsego, MI died peacefully in her home on the 20th of November 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on October 28, 1928, the daughter of Clarence and Sarah (Gearhart) Wollenhaupt. Wilma married the love of her life, Donald Gregory, on March 22, 1947. Together they raised five children. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband Don on May 20th 1997 and her son Bill on December 5th, 2006. Her spirit is carried on by her two sisters Mary Drainer and Sally Hendrixson, her four children Terry Watson and Ron Everitt, Clarence "Greg" and Joan Gregory, Dawn and David Nelson, Deb and Ralf Kosowicz. Eight grandchildren Tony (Shannon) Randall, Nicole Gregory Sweeney, Cody(Danna) Gregory, Stacey Taplin, Jamie Nelson, Kristina (Cheyenne) Abnet, Tyler Esper, Brett Gregory and 12 great grandchildren. We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Wilma during her 90 years. She taught anyone who wanted to learn how to bake her famous pies, make freezer corn, jams, jellies and sweets unimaginable. Give to every charity that asks. Choose to believe the best about what they do with your money, no matter what your children say. She never had it in her to say no to anyone in need. She will be missed terribly by all those who knew and loved her. Cremation has taken place according to her wishes. Friends may greet her family on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 10am until the time of the funeral at 11am at Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, MI, with Celebrant Bill Rose officiating . Burial of ashes will follow at Mt. Home Cemetery, Otsego, MI. Donations in memory of Wilma may be directed to Reverence Hospice. Messages of condolence may be left at WinkelFuneralHome.com