Wilma Patrick Obituary
Wilma married her high school sweetheart, James Lewis "JL" Patrick, on Friday, December 24, 1954, and together they were loving parents to three children: Todd, Sherri, and Jennifer. In 1971, she and JL opened Patrick's Old Fashioned Hamburgers, where she lovingly managed the family business for many years. She was a member of the Nazarene Church in Springdale.
Wilma had a thing for painting - if it stood still long enough, it might get a new color. From the store to the house, and even the rooms inside. She was always on a mission to find the perfect shade. Her painting often involved red as she was an avid Razorback fan. She also loved mowing the yard and took pride in keeping everything neat and beautiful. Known for her generous heart, she especially loved Christmas, when she could gather her family close and delight in giving to others. Above all, her greatest joy was her family, and she deeply cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren.
Wilma was preceded in death by her loving husband- James "JL" Patrick; her parents, James and Edith Todd; and one sister, Jimmie Lou Whorton.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Lillian Patrick, of Springdale; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri and Kenny Pianalto, of Tontitown and Jennifer and Allen Henderson, of Springdale and one sister, Hazel Sanders of Springfield, Missouri. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, October 27, 2025, at Alabam Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Zack Pianalto, Tanner Henderson, Peyton Henderson, Derrick Patrick, Todd Patrick, Kenny Pianalto, and Allen Henderson. A special thanks to Circle of Life and Promenade Health for all the love and care.
Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.
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Belinda Whorton Davis
February 7, 2026
Being a neighbor to the Shuster's, & related to Pat Patrick I grew up knowing the Todd girls....then loved Jimmie Lou.... Hazel. All the Todd girls were special to me..... So sorry for your loss..... I am 83 and knew Wilma, Hazel, Edith and of course, Jimmie Lou... My Mom, Dad and me loved Jimmie Lou and the boys. Love..Belinda Whorton Davis
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Belinda Whorton Davis
February 7, 2026
Sad for the loss... She was a neat person to know....loved some HHS sports - Hard worker and dedicated to her family.... She, Hazel and Jimmie Lou were special.
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