Virginia Darlene Wilson

October 24, 1931 - August 13, 2020

Virginia “Darlene” Wilson, 88, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Darlene was born October 24, 1931 south of Carthage to John Henry and Bessie Adeline “Sidenstricker” Plummer. Darlene was a lifetime resident of the area and retired from Safeway Cheese after 33 years. She also attended Wildwood Baptist Church in Joplin. Darlene is survived by three daughters, Annelie Parsons of Luther, OK, Gay Robertson of Tulsa, OK and Lisa Crouch (Jerry) of Webb City, MO; six grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; one brother, Clyde Plummer of Webb City; two sisters, Thelma Louise Bass of Carthage and Ailene DeWelt of Joplin. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister and one sister-in-law. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2020 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Emmanuel Cemetery east of Carthage (Cedar Road & County Rd. 110). Contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity or Watered Gardens in care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.