Wilma Lois Stowe, 100 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, in Vernon, Texas.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 4:00 pm at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home with Rev. Toby Castleberry officiating.

Wilma was born Thursday, July 10, 1924, in Wilbarger County, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Willie Lamar Smith and the late Bessie Lee Allen Smith. She married Guinn Rogers Stowe in 1940, and they were married for fifty four years. In high school she was a cheerleader and played volleyball. She was a lifetime resident of Wilbarger County and enjoyed five generations of family. In 2017, she received the Woman of the Year Award at the Doan's May Picnic. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Wilma is survived by her son, Dr. Grady K. Stowe of Vernon, Texas, and four grandchildren, Michelle Spencer, Glenda Higgins, Stephanie Stowe Stanley, and Amber Garvin Jones. Wilma also leaves behind numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Wilma is preceded in death by her husband, Guinn Rogers Stowe; two daughters, Deanna Cupp and Pamela Garvin; one brother, Loran Smith; three sisters, Rachel Stringer, Helen Gipson and Louise Townson; two grandsons, Richard Wayne Clifton and Grady Douglas Stowe and one great grandson Grady Patrick Stanley.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Sullivan Funeral Home from 3:00 pm until graveside services begin.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls or Wilbarger County Humane Society.