Wilma Jean Calmes, age 95, of Windermere, Florida, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at her home.
Wilma was born on October 7, 1926, in Ravenna, Kentucky to the late Shade and Maude Landrum Combs.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Calmes was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Calmes, and a sister, Helen Eacret.
Wilma was a graduate of Irvine High School. She was employed at The Bluegrass Army Depot for over 20 years until her retirement in 1976.
Survivors include, her daughter, Jo Ellen Dawson and husband John, two grandchildren, Phillip Jason Puckett and Stephanie Puckett, seven great grandchildren, Claudia Holstein, Ayden Baker, Phillip Jason Puckett Jr., Stephanie Puckett, Layla Bland, Isaiah Duty and Izabelle Puckett. Brother- in law, Howard Calmes and Three Nieces, Sarah Estes, Judy Adams and Jane Martin Calmes. Along with numerous other extended family members to miss her and mourn her passing.
A graveside service for Wilma Jean Calmes will be conducted on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 11 A.M. at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville, Kentucky with Brother Paul Groves officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 11, 2021, from 5:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. at the Lewis Abner Home for Funerals.
Lewis Abner Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Wilma Jean Calmes.