Wilmena Bigelow 1931-2015
Wilmena L. Bigelow, 83, of Bluffton died April 27, 2015, at 7:36 p.m. at her residence. She was born Sept. 28, 1931, in Haviland to Clifford and Margerie Bartels Kent who preceded her in death.
She was a nurses aid and had worked at Helping Hands, St, Rita's Medical Center and Shawnee Manor. She was a member of the Orioles # 173 and Eagles # 370 both of Lima and the Tri-County Family Assembly of God, Bluffton.
Survivors include a son, Michael (Cheryl) Sawmiller of Bluffton, five grandchildren, James Sawmiller, Michael Sawmiller, Justin Sawmiller, Christian Amos, Tiffini Mitchell, 16 great grandchildren, one great grandchild and a sister Janet (Irwin) Maxwell of Lima.
A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Tri-County Family Assembly of God, Bluffton. Pastor Terry Hunt will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Creek Cemetery, Haviland.
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Tri-County Family Assembly of God. Online condolences may expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com. Arrangements are by Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton.
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