Wilma M. Swan of Carrier Mills

Wilma M. Swan, 91, of Carrier Mills, Illinois passed away on March 17, 2022.

Wilma was born on Oct. 5, 1930 in Marion, Illinois to Alden and Velma (Jones) Shadowens. She married James L. Swan on Nov. 16, 1946, and he preceded her in death on March 23, 1989.

Wilma was a homemaker who took care of her family and enjoyed their times together.

She is survived by her children, James D. Swan of Carrier Mills, Patsy S. Harris of Stonefort, Cheryl A. (Jerry) Lindsay of Harrisburg, and Tim G. (Tami) Swan of Carrier Mills.

Wilma had eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Bill Shadowens.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Wilda L. Heavner; daughter-in-law, Sheryel Swan, and sister, Mildred Swan.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Absher-Nicholson Funeral Home in Carrier Mills with the Rev. Jerry Lindsay officiating. Friends may call after 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Coal Bank Springs Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois.