Wilma Owen

Mrs. Wilma Owen, age 74, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Wilma was born January 4, 1952, a daughter of the late E.D. Strickland and Julia Mae Strickland.

Wilma dedicated many years to Northside Elementary School, where she retired as Head Cook. Through her work in the lunchroom, she touched the lives of countless children with her kindness, caring heart, and warm smile.

Of all the roles she held in life, her favorite was being “No No” to those she loved most- her babies. She was fun to be around, always bringing laughter and joy to those around her. She was a loving mother, aunt, sister, and friend. Wilma was a wonderful Christian woman who loved the Lord. Her presence and playful personality will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, Wilma is preceded in death by her husband, Joe L. Owen; brother-in-law, Noel Smith, Sr.; and mother-in-law, Edna Kay Morris.

Wilma is survived by her son, Brian E. Owen; sister Barbara Smith Knight (Charles); niece, Michelle Ivey (Sheldon); Nephews: Noel Smith, Jr.(Jean), and Norman Smith (Lori); and special friends: John and Linda Roberts and family, and Carlos Minge and family. She is also survived by several great nieces and great nephews, and many others who were very special to her and called her “No No.”

Funeral services to honor her life will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM, in the chapel of Smith & Miller Funeral Home, with Reverend Danny Tucker officiating. Interment will follow in Lime Branch Cemetery.

Wilma’s family will receive friends Saturday morning from 10:00 A.M. until the service begins.

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: “Gummy”, Julio Domiqueze, Cody White, Logan Waddell, Jonathan Thompson, and Adam Willingham.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Sheldon Ivey, Noel Smith, Jr., and Norman Smith.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Wilma Owen.