Wilma Tedder

Wilma Maye Hanks Tedder, age 98, of Lansing, NC, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at her home.  Mrs. Tedder was born June 1, 1911 in Ashe County to the late John and Flora Jones Hanks.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Tedder, brothers: Gwyn, Roy and Avery Hanks and half brother: Amborse Hanks, half sister Jean Gambill.  Mrs. Tedder was a member of Sturgills Baptist Church.  She loved going to church, reading, gardening, canning and spending time with her family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Sturgills Baptist Church by Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Jimmy Williams.  Burial will follow in the Perry Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 - 2:00 PM prior to the service. Mrs. Tedder is survived by: One daughter:  Katherine Sturgill and husband Edward of Lansing 2 grandchildren:  Tommy Sturgill and wife Allison and Timmy Sturgill and wife Lisa 3 great-grandchildren:  Cheyenna and Olivia Sturgill and Jacob Goodman several nieces and nephews Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: High Country Healthcare System Hospice PO Box 421 Jefferson, NC  28640 You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.