Wilma Ann Jones, a radiant soul whose spirit sparkled like the sun dancing on the ocean waves, passed away peacefully, on Oct. 8, 2025, surrounded by love.
Wilma was born June 2, 1949, in Sparta, to Carl Ray Bain and Ruth Ann Miller Bain.
To know Wilma was to know kindness and a heart that seemed to have room for the whole world.
Born with an explorer’s heart, Wilma found her greatest peace where the sand met the sea. Whether it was a sunrise walk on the beach, a spontaneous road trip to the coast, fishing, or a quiet evening listening to the tides, she believed that the ocean could heal anything and, for those who loved her, it often did.
To her family, Wilma was always a steady shore you could always return to. She was the one who showed up no matter the distance or hour. Her compassion, wisdom, and endless generosity made her everyone’s safe place.
In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her son, Barry Brady, and her brothers, Thomas Keith “Temus” Bain and Richard Bain.
Wilma is survived by her son, Bill Brady (Amy); daughter-in-law, Dawn Brady; grandchildren, Clay Brady (Kayla), Kyle Riddle (Allison), Chad Riddle, Eric Riddle, Tristen Morrison, Justin Morrison; great-grandchildren, Jayden Farley, Andrew Brady, Rylen Brady, Riley Riddle; special cousin, Shirley Greenwood (Denny); and her beloved neighbor, Dorothy Speck.
Though the tides have carried her to a new shore, her footprints will forever remain in the hearts of the lives she has touched along the way.
A celebration of her life and legacy was held at 2 p.m., Oct. 12, 2025, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery immediately following the service.
Memorial donations may be made to Spring Hill Cemetery donation fund. Donations may be sent to Janie Simmons, 2635 Three Island Road, Walling, Tennessee 38587.
Oak Lawn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
