Wilma L. Cramer

Wilma L. Cramer was born February 14, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Seabron and Shelley Johnson. Wilma was the 10th of 12 children born to this union. Wilma graduated Valedictorian from Gladstone Elementary. She later attended and graduated from Lucy Flowers High School. At 18 years of age, Wilma fell in love with and married George Charles Cramer. To this union were born George Charles Cramer, Jr. and Catherine Michelle Cramer. Wilma was the best mother and homemaker she could be. She treasured her children and showered them with the love that only a mother could give. When asked to describe her relationship with her mother, Catherine responded, “I feel as if my life was kissed by Jehovah God to have had her as a mother." As a child, Wilma displayed a love for God, prompting her and her older sister Marion, to get baptized in the faith of their parents. However, as an adult, Wilma’s desire for deeper spiritual understanding led to an extensive study of God’s Word and personal dedication to Jehovah. She symbolized her dedication through water baptism, becoming one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Wilma went on to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling. Using her training as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Wilma enhanced her career as an Alcohol and Substance Counselor. She used God’s Word and Bible principles to conduct her various groups, assisting her clients to break free from drugs, to regain custody of their children and to become viable, productive citizens. Part of this healing process included conducting family therapy. In harmony with the Bible’s direction to train children from infancy, Wilma was led to open Kiddie HUGGS Daycare, which she operated with great satisfaction with her daughter for the past 16 years. Wilma fell asleep in death on Wednesday morning, May 13, 2015. Preceding her in death were her parents, Seabron and Shelley Johnson; her brothers, Seabron Jr., Paul Lawrence and Colbert; and her sisters, Sarah, Evelyn, Othella, Arlene, Imogene, Marion and Michelle. Wilma leaves to cherish her memory, her loving son and daughter, George C. Cramer Jr. and Catherine M. Cramer; one sister, Celeste Evans; friend and former husband, George C. Cramer Sr.; mother in law, Georgetta Cramer; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, spiritual brothers and sisters and friends. As Wilma's former husband and the father of our children, I can say without reservation or hesitation that Wilma was a fantastic and dedicated mother, a faithful wife, a very intelligent person, and a warm God fearing woman. We had our moments of disagreement, but we never ever allowed them to interfere with how we took care of our children. I will always remember the trips to the parks and beaches; our trip to Disney Land in California; the music and dance lessons she took the children to; the elaborate family dinners she prepared; the high moral and religious values and standards she held and exhibited each day and taught to our children. Wilma was a beautiful person, physically, mentally and spiritually. She was my first love. I will miss her dearly.

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Wilma L. Cramer

February 14, 1941 - May 13, 2015