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Wilma Watson Stamper, 87, beloved widow of James Newton Stamper departed this earth early in the day on Thursday, October 24, 2024 to be reunited with her Lord and Savior after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her son Ricky Gene Stamper, and her brothers James Ratliff, Garner Ratliff, Clayton Ratliff and Donald Ray Ratliff.
She was born on February 8, 1937 in Estill County on Cobb Hill to the late Clay and Lettie Watson. She was a member of Antioch Christian Church, and worked at Curlee Clothing Company for over 10 years. She then retired to stay home and care for her family and help her husband with the family plumbing business. She was known for her fried peach pies, sewing skills and her love of flowers.
Wilma is survived by her daughter Vickie Gay (Larry) Hall, her sisters Leona Stamper, Hazel Castle, Helen (Jeff) Day, Kathy Rupard, sister-in-law Pat Ratliff and numerous nieces and nephews.
Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Scobee Funeral Home by Bro. Billy Keller. Burial will follow in the Winchester Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Scobee Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice East. The family wishes to thank the staff for their kind, compassionate care in her final days at home.