Wilma E. Ancell, age 89 years, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Garden Hills Care Center, Overland Park, Kansas.  The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Clinton Christian Church.  Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, MO.  The family suggests memorial contributions to the Clinton Christian Church-CWF Group, or to the Alzheimer's Association-Heart of America Chapter, and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

She was born on Dec. 13, 1927 in Moberly, MO to Frances Irene Finnell James and Garnet Frederick James. She is survived by her daughter and husband, Marla and Boyd Childers of Lee's Summit, MO and her son, Chris E. Ancell of Overland Park, KS., her grandson and his wife, Kurtis and Jen Caudill of Springfield, MO., her great grandson, Phelan Caudill of Springfield, MO., her sister, Betty Turner of Fulton, MO. and her brother and his wife, Homer and Sharon James of Columbia, MO. and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Wilma was a long time resident of Clinton, MO where she raised her family and attended the Clinton Christian Church. Her patience and compassion endeared her to many. She was a 11 year survivor of the Alzheimer disease. During her last few years, she resided at Garden Terrace of Overland Park that specializes in Memory Care. She was blessed with many caring and loving staff which provided her a certain peace, happiness and contentment. She will be missed by her family and many friends.