Wilma Lee Holcomb, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023.
Mrs. Holcomb was born in Surry County, N.C., on August 18, 1931. She was the daughter of the late William McKinley Fulk and Jettie Reynolds Fulk. She worked for Burlington Industries for 39 years as a knitting machine operator. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She loved and was very proud of her family. She loved her husband, their friends, church family and traveling. In 1955 Wilma married her beloved husband, Elmer Holcomb. Together they shared more than 68 years of marriage.
Along with her parents, Mrs. Holcomb was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Holcomb; her son, Dean Holcomb; her great grandson, Ethan Holcomb; her brothers, Melvin and Bill; and her sisters, Jean, Ann, and Francis.
Those left to cherish the life and memory of Wilma Holcomb include her son, Mike (Rebecca) Holcomb; her daughter-in-law, Karen Holcomb; her grandsons, Jason (Melissa) Holcomb, Lee (Der) Holcomb, Mitch (Erin) Stinson and Matt (Melissa) Stinson; her great grandchildren, Hallie, Justin, Sydney, Charlotte, and Miranda; and her brother, Clayton Fulk.
The family will greet friends on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Fairview Baptist Church, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at the church at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Scott Eanes and Rev. Paul Hill officiating.
Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.
Mike and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Your parents were such good neighbors of ours for 10 or 11 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family.
Winston and Diane Mayhew
Prayers and Condolences for the family! She was a kind, caring lady! ?❤
My mother also worked at Burlington Mills (Beaunit) with your Mom. They were friends for years. Your Mom would always ask about my mom, Pauline Johnson, when I would see her and your dad out and about. She was a kind, friendly, and caring person. Prayers for comfort and peace to the family during this difficult time. Joyce Johnson Mayes
Mike and all the Holcomb families: Wilma was one of the kindest, sweetest persons I have ever met. She and Elmer were friends for many years. (I can’t remember the number of years.) We all will miss her. Praying for all of you. Love to all of you.