She is survived by her husband, sister Luann and husband Bob Jackson of Denver, sister-in-law Joyce Jenkins, 2 sons, Don Heiskell and wife Janice of Austin, TX, Dan Heiskell and wife Laura of Yellville, AR, Six Grand Children, Randall Ramsey, Tana Downum, Lindsey and husband John Robinett,
Elizabeth and husband J.R. Hoover, Veronica Heiskell, and Alexandra Heiskell. Eight Great Grand Children, Koel Downum, Jace Robinett, Gabrielle Ramsey, Mariah and husband Michael Boland, Taya, Braedan, Dalton, and Jordan Ramsey, One niece, Elizabeth and husband Sheldon Spiegelman, five nephews, Mark Jackson and wife Sherri, Randal Jenkins and wife Kelly, Kevin Jenkins and wife Kristie, Morris Jenkins and wife Janine, and Lyndal Jenkins
Wylma was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Donald Ray and Glen Jenkins.
Wylma graduated Valedictorian of the Alton class of 1950 and later attended business classes at SMSU in Springfield Mo. In 1959 Wylma settled with Jim in Gainesville, Mo. and for the next 11 years would raise their boys on Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes where they would spend from early spring thru fall fishing or camping on one or the other lakes. That was where Jim and the boys would soon realize that Wylma was a master at out-fishing them on most occasions. It was also during this time that Wylma started a career working for Ozark County Social Services. This was a career that allowed her true spirit of helping others to really shine. In 1970 Wylma and Jim would move to the family farm at Alton where she would continue her Social Service career for Oregon County until she retired.
Wylma loved to travel, so upon retirement, she and Jim would travel all over the United States from Alaska to Maine with many fishing trips into Canada. Retirement would allow her to fully immerse herself in supporting the school activities she loved so much. If there was a school event or ball game of any kind, she would be there supporting the kids. This would be the case for many years, well after supporting her own boy’s teams. She would become an avid Booster Club member and eventually help set up a scholarship foundation for Alton High School. She was a very kind-hearted person, wife, and mother who so loved supporting and helping others. This trait and so many more will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be Sunday February 19, 2023 at 1pm at Clary Funeral Home in Alton, Mo. Funeral services will follow at 2pm with Robert Wiggs officiating. Burial will be at Smith Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Alton School Foundation”.
