Wilma Lanham

Wilma Lee Lanham, 59 of Leroy passed away June 11, 2015 at her home, surrounded by family, following a long illness. She was born November 20, 1955 at Ripley, a daughter of the late Ofa and Opal Riley Shamblin. She was an LPN for over 25 years and was employed at Eldercare of West Virginia in Ripley for over 22 years until her illness. She is survived by her husband James "Jim" Lanham; son Michael Lanham; daughters Jamie (Ed) Jones and Destiny (Jesse) Yates; brothers David and Timothy Shamblin; mother of her grandchildren Charity Reynolds; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. The family is honoring her request for cremation and no public service is scheduled. Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, is serving the family. The family would like to thank Kanawha Hospice for their kindness and help during her time of illness and requests that if you would like to make a donation in memory of Wilma that you do so to Kanawha Hospice, 1001 Kennawa Dr, Charleston, WV 25311. Memories and condolences may be sent the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com