Wilma Ruth (Mitchem) Southers's obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2019 in New Albany, Indiana

Wilma Ruth (Mitchem) Southers

September 15, 1924 - April 12, 2019 (94 years old)

New Albany, Indiana

Wilma Ruth (Mitchem) Southers's obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2019 in New Albany, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville Chapel

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Wilma Ruth (Mitchem) Southers

September 15, 1924 - April 12, 2019 (94 years old)

New Albany, Indiana

Wilma Ruth (Mitchem) Southers Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wilma Ruth (Mitchem) Southers (New Albany, Indiana), who passed away at the age of 94, on April 12, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Wilma Ruth (Mitchem) Southers or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her siblings, John, Mae, Bill, Charles, Albert, Norma, Robert, Earl, Charlotte and Leon.

She is survived by: her sons, Robert Southers (Gail) and Richard Southers (Sylvia); her grandchildren, Sicely, LaToya, RoChelle, Amanda, Richard, Jr. and Robert, Jr.; her sister-in-law Emma Mitchem; and her close friends, Arthur Hardin, Sherry Burley, Tracy Faulkner, Marcia Booker and Betsy Mae Allen. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville Chapel



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Fri

Apr 19

Visitation

Bethel A.M.E. Church
315 East Fifth Street, New Albany

Fri

Apr 19

Reception

Bethel A.M.E. Church
315 East Fifth Street, New Albany

Sat

Apr 20

Burial

West Haven Cemetery

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