Wilma C. Coe

Wilma Cassell Coe, 85, of Harpers Ferry, WV, died peacefully at her home June 4, 2023, surrounded by her family after year’s long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born June 2, 1938, the daughter of Lucille and William Cassell of Wytheville, VA.

Wilma graduated from Radford University in 1958 with a degree in teaching and received her master’ s degree in counseling from the University of Virginia in 1960. She was a dedicated teacher for 40 years, working in several school systems in Texas and Virginia throughout her career.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Frank; daughter, Karen Campbell and husband Tommy; son David and wife Dawn; sister, Sandra Mabe; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Cassell.

She was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown, WV.

A celebration of her life will be held at Trinity Church on June 24, at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions in Wilma’s memory be given to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, PO Box 1950, Clarksburg, MD 20871-1950 or Trinity Episcopal Church, PO Box 308, Shepherdstown, WV 25443.

Arrangements made by Brown Funeral Home.