Wilma Guy of Pinckneyville

Wilma Guy, age 97, of Pinckneyville, Illinois, passed away at 7:24 a.m. on Feb. 21, 2022 in Pinckneyville Community Hospital of Pinckneyville.

Wilma was born on July 22, 1924 in Pinckneyville, Illinois to Charles N. and Maude (Reisinger) Guy, who also had three other children, Loren "Dale," Doris Guy Becker and David "Wayne."

Both of her parents and her three siblings preceded her in death, as did her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Guy and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Reisinger; her niece, Carol Becker Rose; seven aunts and six uncles; and various cousins.

At the writing of this obituary, one first cousin, Sandra Lewis of Birmingham, Alabama, is the closest living relative to Wilma.

From an early age, Wilma was taken to First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville by her parents, and at the age of 12, she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior and was baptized by Dr. W.T. Waring. Following that. Wilma taught several Sunday school classes over the years.

Wilma asked that special recognition be paid to Shane Malawy, who was caregiver to Wilma since the death of her last brother, Dale, who died in 2002. Wilma stated several times if it weren't for Shane's good care, she would not have been able to remain in her home, which she preferred doing for as long as she did.

Shane was not only a friend to Wilma's two brothers, he also became a friend to Wilma as well.

Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville, starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, with Dr. Jay Lowder officiating. Interment will be at Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the church.

Memorial donations are suggested to the First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville, or the donor's choice.

Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville has been entrusted with arrangements.

For more information or to sign an online guest register, visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com.