A Tribute to Wilma
Everyone who knew Wilma Langford Dudley knew she was special. The ways in which this unassuming woman stood out are innumerable. She radiated a quiet strength, and the breadth of her gentleness and compassion were matched only by the depth of her heart. She was serious about her Christianity and looked for ways to share her faith. Wilma always set a good example, which her family and friends will always cherish.
Wilma's capacity to love was one of her most amazing attributes- routinely befriending those in need and never hesitating to share anything at her disposal- including her friendship, warmth, compassion and loyalty. She consistently looked for and found the good in others, always focusing on their most important characteristic as a child of God. She was unfailingly generous with her time and talents and could always be counted on. She took pride in her family and looked on every member with unconditional love which they felt with every word and gesture.
Wilma knew plenty of meager times in her life, but was always undaunted- becoming a master at the art of "making do", whether it was turning a few ingredients into a family dinner, using her considerable talents and creativity to construct precious gifts, or coaxing beauty and nourishment from the tended soil. She loved creating, gardening, and nature. Wilma never batted and eye at hard work, and if there was a task at hand, she was ready to roll up her sleeves. Everything she did held a reflection of her sweet spirit, inner joy, and servant's heart.
As her health was failing, her perspective was "God's given me a good life- should I complain about a few bad days?" This statement embodied her outlook on life and her quiet optimism. Wilma often counted her blessings, and all whose lives' she touched count her among theirs.
Wilma was deeply loved by her friends and family and will be sorely missed- but their hearts are warmed and they rejoice on her behalf, knowing she has finally gone home. Her beautiful spirit radiated from the inside out. One look into her sparkling blue eyes and you knew you were in the presence of a true ambassador of God's love.
Everyone who knew Wilma Langford Dudley knew she was special. The ways in which this unassuming woman stood out are innumerable. She radiated a quiet strength, and the breadth of her gentleness and compassion were matched only by the depth of her heart. She was serious about her Christianity and looked for ways to share her faith. Wilma always set a good example, which her family and friends will always cherish.
Wilma's capacity to love was one of her most amazing attributes- routinely befriending those in need and never hesitating to share anything at her disposal- including her friendship, warmth, compassion and loyalty. She consistently looked for and found the good in others, always focusing on their most important characteristic as a child of God. She was unfailingly generous with her time and talents and could always be counted on. She took pride in her family and looked on every member with unconditional love which they felt with every word and gesture.
Wilma knew plenty of meager times in her life, but was always undaunted- becoming a master at the art of "making do", whether it was turning a few ingredients into a family dinner, using her considerable talents and creativity to construct precious gifts, or coaxing beauty and nourishment from the tended soil. She loved creating, gardening, and nature. Wilma never batted and eye at hard work, and if there was a task at hand, she was ready to roll up her sleeves. Everything she did held a reflection of her sweet spirit, inner joy, and servant's heart.
As her health was failing, her perspective was "God's given me a good life- should I complain about a few bad days?" This statement embodied her outlook on life and her quiet optimism. Wilma often counted her blessings, and all whose lives' she touched count her among theirs.
Wilma was deeply loved by her friends and family and will be sorely missed- but their hearts are warmed and they rejoice on her behalf, knowing she has finally gone home. Her beautiful spirit radiated from the inside out. One look into her sparkling blue eyes and you knew you were in the presence of a true ambassador of God's love.
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So sorry to hear about your Granny.
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