Wilma J Staley, age 89, of Smithville passed away Monday night March 3, 2025, at N H C Healthcare of Smithville.

Ms. Wilma was a member of Buckner's Chapel Church and was a Homemaker.

She was born January 7, 1936 to her parents the late Luther and Hauttie Roxanne Bond Ferrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Staley; two daughters, Janice Cade and Kathy Olds; grandson, Jamie Higdon; four sisters, Helen, Ruby, Shirley, Jodie; and friend like a brother, Jimmy Bryson.

She is survived by son, Tim (Debbie) Staley of Dowelltown; grandchildren, Kesha (Chase) Bradford, Kiley Staley, Chynna Cade, Brittany Cade, Mindy (Mark) Versluis, Tish Burns, Joni Cade, Brandon Cade; great-grandchildren, Ivy Bradford, Ridge Bradford, Jamison Bustamante, Dylan Burns, Jade Sanders (Isaac), Hannah Durrance.

Funeral service was held Thursday, March 6, 2025 with Bro. Michael Hale officiating.  Interment followed in Bonham Cemetery.

Pallbearers included Mark Versluis, Dylan Burns, Caleb Zeger, Victor Bustamante, Chase Bradford, and Tim Staley. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers were Larry Caldwell and Kenneth Magness.

Donations may be made to Bonham Cemetery Fund in memory of Ms. Wilma.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.