Wilma Fairbanks Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Wilma Fairbanks (Greenfield, Indiana), who passed away on December 16, 2024 at the age of 98. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Chandos Otho Graham Sr. and Dora Gladys Graham (McFarland); her husband Francis Fairbanks; and her sisters, Julia Bailey, Etta Wheeler, Dora Evans, Carolyn Leonard, Karen Graham of Greenfield, Indiana, Janice Kelley and Gloria Helton.
She is survived by: her children, Martha "Marty" Welter (Jack Harrison) of Greenfield, Indiana and Roy Fairbanks (Jonie) of Needham, Indiana; her sister Letha Luchinger of Fillmore, Indiana; her brother-in-law Michael Kelley of Greenwood, Indiana; and her grandchildren, Cyndi Welter (Cindy), Billy Welter, Christy Woodburn (Ty) and Angie Tyler (Chris). She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren; twelve great great-grandchildren; and four great great great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory (1484 US-40, Greenfield, IN 46140). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to The ARC of Indiana Foundation (Supporting individuals with disabilities throughout Indiana) at 143 W. Market Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204, by website at https://www.arcind.org., or envelopes will be available at the mortuary.
