Wilma Rae

Wilma Jean Rae, 88, of Chillicothe, died 9:47 am, Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Signature Healthcare-Chillicothe.   She was born June 17, 1929 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Delbert and Jamima Conley Loper. On October 21, 1981 she married James G. Rae, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Teresa Bevan, Delray Beach, FL and John (Patricia) Aloisio, Chillicothe; 5 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Marissa and Aaron Bevan, and Gina and John Aloisio III; 2 great-grandchildren, Aaron Jr. and Teagan Alessia; and 2 sisters, Dolores Marks, Upland, CA and Judy (Roger) Salts, Cincinnati, OH. She was preceded in death by 4 siblings, Shirley Turner, Geraldine Rodgers, Sherry Womeldorf, and John McIntire.   Mrs. Rae was a childcare provider and loved to sing. She was a member of the Walnut Street United Methodist Church for over 60 years, and sang in the choir for more than 50 years. She sang professionally, modeled, and was an actress in the outdoor drama Tecumseh and enjoyed indoor and outdoor gardening.   DUE TO A POWER OUTAGE AT THE CHURCH , Funeral services will be held 4:00 pm Monday, April 30, 2018 at HALLER FUNERAL HOME , Rev. Scott Smith officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 pm Monday at the funeral home . Memorial contributions may be made to the Walnut St. UMC, Music Program in her honor.
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