Wilma Janice Sweet, age 93 of LaBelle, MO passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012, in the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO.
She was born at Rich Hill, MO, on January 24, 1919, the daughter of Robert and Minnie Burk Smith.
She was united in marriage to Feril Sweet on February 3, 1940, at Durham, MO and he preceded her in death on march 31, 1982. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and five brothers, Melvin, Jasper, Lem, Pat and Charlie Smith.
Surviving are one daughter Donna Campbell of Laurie, MO, one granddaughter Deanna McWhirter and husband Larry, of Eureka, MO, one grandson, Derin Campbell of Mexico, MO, one great granddaughter Alexandra McWhirter of eureka, MO, one brother Woodrow Smith of LaBelle, MO, one sister Leota Myers of DesMoines, IA, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Sweet was employed with Home Gas Company later known as Farrell Gas, company in LaBelle, MO for twenty-eight years. She was a foster grandparent in the Lewis County School district for eighteen years. She loved quilting, gardening, kids and spending time with family and friends.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2012, in the LaBelle Cemetery. Officiating the services will be Reverend Tim Smith. Arrangements are under the direction of the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, MO.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the LaBelle Manor Care Center of the Bee Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Coder funeral chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, MO 63447.