Wilma June Smith

Wilma J. Smith, age 90, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2026. She was born July 29, 1936 in Bowling Green, Florida to J.C. and Ruby Irene (Mott) Gilliard. Wilma was the Director of the Kiddie Kollege Preschool and Daycare in Avon Park, member of the Sanctuary Church of God, and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park, Florida. She is survived by her Daughter – Elaine Mitchell (Waylon) of Avon Park, FL; Brothers – Floyd Gilliard (Sandy) of Avon Park, FL; Ray Gilliard (Jeanie) of Lakeland, FL; Wayne Gilliard (Linda) of Lakeland, FL; Sister-in-law – Jean Gilliard of Avon Park, FL; Five Grandchildren – Keya Lanier; Ethan Woodard; Jared Smith; Cale McKinney; Casey Kopta (Dustin); Seventeen Great Grandchildren; and 3 Great Great Grandchildren. Wilma is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband – James Roy Smith; Son – Travis Smith; Grandson – Corey McKinney; Brothers – Charles Gilliard; Tommy Gilliard; and Steve Gilliard. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM with family receiving friends beginning at 12 Noon at the Sanctuary Church of God of Avon Park. Interment will follow in Bougainvillea Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
Avon Park, Florida
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