Wilma Jean married Jean Lyman Mintun on July 08, 1950. From that union she had children that she was so very proud of, including their spouses, her grandchildren/spouse, and especially her precious great-grandchildren, Peyton and Garrison who she absolutely adored. Nothing made her happier than listening to Peggy and/or Amanda playing the piano for her - "How Great Thou Art" was her favorite. She was so pleased Mark was a Civil Engineer and had great success in his chosen profession. She always thought of Ron and Mary as her kids as well and loved them as her own. She considered herself to be blessed that she got to spend a great deal of time with Amanda during her growing up years. Amanda was with Grandma and Grandpa every day after school until she got her driver's license and then many times even after that, and they all thrived. She taught Amanda how to roller skate, how to cook, and many other things. Joe and Tom, although living several hours away from Clinton most of their childhood, had an extremely close relationship with their Grandparents, spending several days a year in Clinton visiting, learning to shoot their guns, fishing, ect. Peyton and Garrison called Wilma Jean simply, "Grammaw" and considered her to be a loving great-grandmother and wonderful playmate. Every time they came to Clinton the first question would be, "Can we go get Grammaw?"

Wilma Jean passed away at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri on March 29, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Sue Arthur and husband Ron of Clinton; her son, Mark Lyman Mintun and wife, Mary of Chesterfield, Missouri; her granddaughter, Amanda Todd and husband Chad of Overland Park, Kansas; her grandsons, Joseph Mintun and Thomas Mintun of Chesterfield, Missouri; and great-grandchildren, Peyton Augusta Todd and Garrison Arthur Todd of Overland Park, Kansas. Also surviving is brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jim and Donna Mintun of Clinton, nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jean Lyman Mintun in February 2011, parents, Walter and Alice Whitchurch, and siblings Velma, Edgar, Glen, Dale, and Robert.

Lie in state April 01, 2015 from 12:00pm until 5:00 pm. Graveside funeral services will be held at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri on April 2, 2015 at 1pm with David Mills officiating. Interment at Engelwood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to C.A.R.E.and may be left in the care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.