Wilma G. Pedersen

Wilma Gay (née Adkins) Pedersen, 86, of Dennison, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus on November 8, 2026, from Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Schoenbrunn in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Wilma was born to the late Charles Adkins Sr. and Pearl (née Easterling) Adkins on March 3, 1940 in Redwine, Kentucky.

She married her husband, John P. Pedersen on March 20, 1957. Married for nearly 70 beautiful years, their love was a true example of unconditional love. Even during her time in the nursing home, he sat by her side every single day. Seventy years together, and he continued to choose her every day.

Wilma is survived by her husband and their six children, John D. Pedersen, Larry Pedersen, Patricia Cameron, Bob Pedersen, Jeff (Denise) Pedersen, and Joe (Donna) Pedersen; eight grandchildren, Matt Cameron, Mike (Kortnee) Cameron, Tim Cameron, Alissa (Kieran) Nall, Josh (Kimberly) Pedersen, Robert (Samantha) Pedersen, Regan Buehler, and Destiny McClain; and great-grandchildren, Kayden, Abygail, Brody, Emmalee, Bryce, Kynsee, Zen, Cai, Wilder, Ben, Hailey, and Dawson.

Wilma was one of eleven children: Pauline (Dale) Brandenburg, Delene (Ken) Lewis, Bill Adkins, Magline (Chet) Hicks, Charles (Nancy) Adkins Jr., Estel (Oscar) Moon, Ewell (Charlotte) Adkins, Leslie Adkins, and Linda Sparks who have preceded her in death, and her last surviving sibling, Vondle (Linda) Adkins. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law, Dolly Adkins (Leslie’s widow); brother-in-law, Ken Sparks (Linda’s widower); and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a devoted member of The Christian Temple of Tuscarawas County in Uhrichsville, Ohio. Her love for Jesus was at the very heart of who she was. Wilma’s faith was unwavering, and she never missed an opportunity to share His love. She lived her life as a beautiful reflection of her faith.

Wilma found great joy in being a homemaker, taking pride in caring for her home and family. She loved tending to her garden and canning the fruits of her labor. She also dedicated 23 years of her life as an employee of the very nursing home where she passed – making it a special part of her story. Her life was one of love, hard work, faith, and devotion to those around her.

Her family will be honoring her life with a private, family gathering at a later date. They appreciate everyone’s love, prayers, and understanding during this difficult time. To reflect Wilma’s great love of Christmas, her family asks that a contribution to the donor’s favorite Christmas charity be made to honor her memory, in lieu of flowers.