Wilma Joan Newkirk Obituary
In loving memory of Wilma Joan Newkirk of Elk City, Kansas, who departed this world on June 15, 2025 at the age of 94. Wilma Joan leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Maxlon Lee Newkirk, Roger Dale, Neal Wayne and Ron Newkirk; her parents, Herbert and Emma; her siblings, James (Noel "Storm"), Rosalie McDonald and Margie Welch; and her daughters-in-law, Janet and Wilma.
She is survived by: her children, Debbie Rayner (Carl) and Dean Newkirk; her daughter-in-law Kathy Newkirk; and her siblings, Herb Greenburg and Myra Greenburg Leathers. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Webb & Rodrick Chapel (306 W Main St, Independence, KS 67301). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the First Christian Church (222 S Montgomery Ave, Elk City, KS 67344). A burial will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 at the Oak Hill Cemetery (1780 Montgomery County Rd 5250, Elk City, KS 67344).
Memorial s may be made to Elk City Pride or The First Christian Church and may be left with the Chapel.
