Wilma Jean (Wolfenbarger) Mays, age 86, of Fonde, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 6, 2026, at Middlesboro Nursing and Rehab. She was born September 7, 1940, in Fonde, Kentucky.
She was a dedicated member of Fonde Church of God for more than sixty years.
Wilma is preceded in death by her father, Dallas Wolfenbarger; mother, Faye (Drummonds) Wolfenbarger; brother, James Wolfenbarger; sister, Delores Lawson and husband Clarence “Dood”; brother-in-law, Billy Gaylor; sisters-in-law, Almeda Rice and Margaret Kepler.
She is survived by daughters, Deidra Thomas and husband Buddy, Teresa Thomas and husband Brian; grandchildren, Bethany Adkins and husband Scott, Tyler Thomas and wife Tabitha; great-grandchildren, Harlee Adkins, Ellie, Kash and Chet Thomas; grandchildren by love, Sara Parks, Miranda and Phillip Moore; brother, Ralph “Dutch” Wolfenbarger; sisters, Alice Gaylor, Nina Thacker; sisters-in-law, Jacquline Marlow and Mary Lou Lambdin; bonus family, “The Gaylor’s” Lois, Loretta, Carol, Wayne and Mike; best friend, Kay Rose; her church family and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 8 pm on Tuesday, November 10, at Harp Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services at 8 pm with Rev. Jody Moore and Rev. Eddie Johnson officiating.
Burial will be at 11 am on Wednesday, November 11, in Fonde Church of God Cemetery
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.
Wilma Jean (Wolfenbarger) Mays
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