Wilma Jean (Flaker) Dempsey
L&G
Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes
202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656
(p) 740-682-6696
Wilma Jean (Flaker) Dempsey, age 95, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Holzer Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born on May 13, 1929, at home near Jackson, Ohio to James and Estella Marie (Colby) Flaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dale Davis Dempsey in 2017; her sister, Mary Jo Reed in 2023; and her grandson, Matthew Detty, in 2021.
Jean is survived by her daughters, Sue (Wade) Henson, Judy (Darrell) Lunsford, and Rita (Rob) Detty; son, Daryl (Sherry) Dempsey; grandchildren, Jim Henson, Katy (Aaron) Seitz, Derrick (Shelly) Dunnavant, Misti (Mikel) Floyd, Brian (Lisa) Detty, Dirk (Kristen) Dempsey, Carlee (Zach) Roberts, many great and great-great grandchildren; and special friend, Charlie Gilliland.
Jean was a registered nurse, working at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus, and Oak Hill Hospital. She also was the school nurse for Oak Hill Union Local Schools for many years. She was a member of the Antioch Christian Church, and loved gardening, her dog, “Ginger”, canning, baking, traveling, and especially her great grand and great-great grandbabies.
Public graveside service will be held 3:00 PM on Friday, January 3, 2025 at C.M. Cemetery in Oak Hill, with Pastor Larry Boggs officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jean’s memory to Antioch Christian Church, c/o Lori Michael 1282 Dever Rd. Jackson, Ohio 45640. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com.
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