Wilma Wilson Pelfrey Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Wilma Wilson Pelfrey of Dalton, Ohio, who passed away on August 16, 2025 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid adieu to Wilma's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Wilma has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl and Rose (Parsons); her son David Lee Fortner; and her siblings, Annajean Wilson and Danny "Tiny" Wilson.

She is survived by: her son Joseph; her daughter-in-law Jennifer Pelfrey of Dalton; her grandchildren, Aiden, Colton, Allison and Breanna; and her sister Betty Varner (Jeffrey Alfred) of Rittman.