Wilma W. Wingo

Wilma Waneta Wingo, 96, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on January 16th, 2025, at the Olathe Hospice Center, Olathe, KS. She was born on June 26, 1928, in Paola, Kansas, to Margaret and Bernal Pontious. Wilma was the youngest of two children and was preceded in death by her brother, Eldon Pontious, in 2024.

She grew up in the Spring Ridge area and graduated from Osawatomie High School on May 16, 1946. Wilma attended Baker University in Baldwin, Kansas, before marrying Robert W. Wingo on July 19, 1956. Together, they made their home in Independence, Missouri, before relocating to Warsaw, Missouri, in 1976. Robert Wingo passed away on February 2, 1997, but Wilma carried on with strength and love for her family.

Wilma spent her later years living in various locations, including Warsaw, MO, Richmond, Princeton and Ottawa Kansas and Harrisonville Missouri before moving in with her daughter, Sheila Wilson, Richmond, KS from September 2022 to June of 2024. Wilma spent her last few months living at Parkview Heights in Garnett, Kansas.

Wilma was the loving mother of five children: Terie (Robert) Ortega of Belton, Missouri, Robert M. (Angie) Wingo of Garnett, Kansas, James L. (Jeannette) Wingo of Harrisonville, Missouri, Sheila (Rex) Wilson of Richmond, Kansas, and Tammy (Tim) Bailey of Overland Park, Kansas. She was also the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

After college, Wilma worked as an office manager and bookkeeper for several car dealerships in Emporia, Kansas, and Independence, Missouri. In 1976, she and Robert opened a gas station convenience store and pub in Warsaw, which they operated until 1981. Following the closure of the business, Wilma worked as a sales associate for Walmart for several years.

Wilma was a woman of deep faith and loved Jesus with all her heart. She enjoyed cooking, home canning, playing the piano, singing, and spending time with her family. She was known for her kind and sweet nature, always greeting others with a smile. Wilma never complained and was always ready to offer help, making her a cherished friend to all who knew her. Above all, she loved her children dearly and would do anything for them.

Wilma's legacy of love, kindness, and faith will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

A visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Dickey Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO..  Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home.  A private family graveside service will be held at the Cemetery in Princeton, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Olathe Hospice Center in Olathe, KS, in Wilma's memory.

Rest in peace, Mom. Your love and light will continue to guide us all.