Wilma Fay Phares

October 15, 2020

Wilma Fay Phares of Potosi, was born on June 6, 1945, a daughter to the late George Edward and Wilma Bernice (Meador) Bouse. On August 9, 1964, Wilma was united in marriage to Homer Paul Phares and they shared fifty-six years together.

Wilma passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 having reached seventy-five years of age.

Wilma is survived by her beloved husband, Homer Phares; six children, Lisa (Monty) Hines, Paul (Kathy) Phares, Marvin (Lisa Gipson) Phares, Robert (Sajini) Phares, Keith (Kim) Phares and Joseph (Georgie) Phares; siblings, Bob (Janet) Bouse, Phillip (Mary) Bouse, Johnny (Lori) Bouse, Mike (Judy) Bouse, Mary (Mike) Gregory, Steven Bouse and Janet (John) Riggs; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; and a host of dear nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Visitation was held on Thursday, October 8th at DeClue Funeral Home from 5 until 8 P.M. Visitation resumed on Friday, October 9th beginning at 9 A.M.

A funeral service to honor Wilma began at 11 A.M. on Friday, October 9th, held at DeClue Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Matt Woods.

Interment and final prayers were held at Redbud Memorial Gardens. All funeral arrangements have been cared for by DeClue Funeral Home.