Wilma Jean Lauderdale, 77, of Sunset, Texas and recently Midland, Texas passed away on Monday, October 7th, 2024.

Services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, October 12th, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.

Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Sunset, with pallbearers, Marvin Jones, Kevin Romine, Jacob Lauderdale, Thomas Romine, Chris Smith, and Robert Lane.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm, on Friday, October 11th, at the White Family Funeral Home.

Wilma was born on February 6, 1947, in Bowie, to Lloyd and Melba Romine. She married the love of her life, Otho Eugene Lauderdale, on April 25, 1969, and they enjoyed 48 years of life together.

Wilma spent her life helping others and taking care of her family. Her family was her top priority, and she went above and beyond to ensure their needs were met.

She worked at Wal-Mart for 22 years in various roles in Bowie. Everyone who shopped there knew she would help them. Her coworkers and friends valued her loyalty and compassion for everyone.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Otho “Gene” Lauderdale, sister Mary Jones, brother Joe Romine, and grandson Aaron Gower.

Wilma is survived by her daughter, Debbie Dore and husband Mike, of Timpson; son Richard Lauderdale and wife Miranda, of Midland; grandsons, David Dore, of Timpson and Jacob Lauderdale, of Abilene.

Other survivors include brothers, Thomas, Doyle, Lloyd Jr., and Lonnie Romine; sisters, Lorene Beasley and Marie Alred; niece, Michele Smith, of Bowie; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to express their gratitude toward Brookedale Assisted Living in Midland, Texas. The staff of Home Care Plus offered care and compassion as well. The family wishes to also thank the many close friends for all their love and support through this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a charity of your choice or to the American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.