IvaJean Wilmore

IvaJean Wilmore, age 95, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, into the loving arms of her Savior. She was born October 7, 1926, in Olivet, the daughter of Parley and R. May (Powers) Maurer. On May 1, 1946, she married Loren Jay Wilmore. Loren and IvaJean worked together on their Lor-Jean Farm where they were well known for their registered Holsteins. After the dispersal of their herd, they continued crop farming. IvaJean was an accomplished seamstress, cook, and had many activities that she participated in. She was a member of the Gresham United Methodist Church and spent many years serving on the Pastor-Parish Committee. IvaJean spent countless hours as an active participant at MSU Extension, MMPA, and DHIA just to name a few.
IvaJean is survived by her daughters, Charlene (Tim) Finegan of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, Lorraine (Dave) Green of Charlotte; grandchildren, Heather Finegan Cosimano, Eric (Jessica) Green, Jennifer Green Fox, Ryan Finegan; great-grandchildren, Abigail (Connor) Green Sturr, Tyler Fox, Nicholas Cosimano, Leo Cosimano, Sophia Green, Sabina Green; brother-in-law, Fred Holcomb; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Loren; brothers, Harold and Howard Maurer.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 20, 2022, at 11 A.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Pastor Kathy Smith officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will take place at the Gresham Cemetery.
Those desiring, may make contributions in IvaJean’s memory to the Gresham United Methodist Church or The Lighthouse Guild (who assists people with macular degeneration and the visually impaired) 250 W. 64th St., New York, NY 10023.
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