Wilma Alyne (Blanton) (Culp) McCutchen

Wilma Culp McCutchen, 90, of Waco, passed away on December 11, 2020 after a brief illness with COVID and having suffered with dementia for the last several years.  A visitation will be 5-7 pm on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel.  Wearing a mask and social distancing will be required at the funeral home.  Graveside services will be at 11 on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Crawford Cemetery with Harold Benns officiating.

Wilma was born October 16, 1930 in Crawford Texas to James Lee and Hassie Elizabeth Blanton. She grew up in Crawford and graduated from Crawford High School.  She met and married Roy Lee Culp on July 22, 1950, and they were blessed with four children, Ricky, Cindy, John David and Sharon.   Roy predeceased her in June of 1984. She then married Eugene McCutchen in December of 1990.  Eugene predeceased her in May of 2003.

She worked in bookkeeping and accounting for many years in the Waco area, including Methodist Home, Island Plastics and Raytheon.  She retired in 1990 to enjoy life and to do  the things she loved best.  She loved gardening and was always working in a flower bed.  She also loved to read and work crossword puzzles.

She was preceded  in death by her parents; husband, Roy; Son, Ricky Lee Culp; daughter in law, Tanjhnua Culp; son in law, Arthur Dale (Stinky) Taylor; Sisters- Ruth Blanton; Opal Christian; Brothers- Ray Blanton, Earl Blanton; second husband, Eugene.

Survivors include her children; Cindy Schrader; John David Culp, Sharon Sue Keltner; sisters- Verna Arp; Dixie Wallace; Mildred Bays; brother – Royce Blanton; grandchildren- Zachary Schrader, Amanda Culp Blackwell, Ashley Culp Niswanger, Johnathan Duane Culp, Joshua Culp; Tina Mullins Gordon; Keeley Chandler; Kelsey Gabert; Haley Yarborough and numerous great grandchildren.

The family would like to to extend a special thank you to the nurses and doctors at Providence Hospital that made her last hours comfortable and were there with her.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Susan G Komen Breast Cancer; Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation; Alzheimer’s Foundation or a charity of your choice.

The guestbook is offered at www.gracegardensfuneralhome.com where you may leave your condolence or a fond memory for Wilma.

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