Wilma Ivalea (Lewis) Boehmer

Wilma Ivalea Boehmer, 69 of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

Born in Ashe County, NC, on May 21, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Howard Herbert Lewis, Sr. and Viola Julie (Price) Lewis.  She was the wife of the late George Anthony Boehmer who died in 2013.

Wilma graduated from Harford Community College with her Practical Nursing Degree. She spent her career caring for the elderly, retiring from Churchman Village in Newark, DE.

She is survived by her daughter: Alana Long (Danny) of Salisbury, MD; 4 siblings: Jane Thomas (Sid) of Elkton, MD, Ella Mae Lewis of Elkton, MD, Donna Sampson (Jerry) of North East, MD, and Howard H. Lewis, Jr. of Elkton, MD; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

IN addition to her parents and husband, Wilma was also preceded in death by a brother: James Lester Lewis; and a sister: Betty Ann Owens.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:00 am at Union Cemetery, Elkton, MD.