Wilma Jean Clevenger, 83, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014 in St. Vincent Regional Hospital, Anderson, following an extended illness. She was born March 6, 1931 in Henry County, a daughter of the late William T. and Mable (Darby) Gorman.
A 1949 graduate of New Castle High School, she was a longtime member of Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed painting and working in her flowers. Wilma Jean and her husband Ed enjoyed traveling and were also godparents to eleven children.
Survivors include a sister, Rheta (Bob) Reese of Manchester, TN; nieces and nephews including, Bill and DeLynda Crabtree of Muncie, Bruce and Ann Bussell of Greenfield, Gary and Connie Bussell of Muncie, Phyllis and Dave Sicona of Citrus Springs, FL, Byron and Vicky Gorman of Kniferiver, MN, Anthony Reese of Hamilton, OH, Valerie and Billy Cameron of Columbia, TN, James and Paula Gorman of Rutherfordton, NC, Radonna Gorman of Panama City, FL, Joyce Kellogg of Apolka, FL, and Barbara Gorman of Danville, IN; also, several brothers in law and sisters in law.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward T. Clevenger in 1998; brothers, Charles Gorman, James Gorman, Bob Murphy; a sister, Hazel Bussell; a nephew, Jeff Reese.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church with Pastors Steve Arnett and Bob Van Cise officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery in New Castle. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Condolences and memories of WIlma Jean may be shared at
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