Wilma Dean Tolliver

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It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Wilma Dean Sowders. Wilma passed away on February 27, 2023, at the age of 89 years. Wilma was born on April 21, 1933, in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, to Ernest Verlin Tolliver and Minnie Viola (Patton) Tolliver. Wilma attended Powell Valley High School and graduated in 1951. Wilma worked for several years as a teacher's aid at Ellen Meyers Elementary School, a seamstress at the LaFollette Shirt Factory, operated Sowders Trailer Park with her late husband, Homer Henry Sowders, and worked at Mason's Florist. Wilma was a long-time member of Gap Creek Baptist Church of Arthur, TN. Wilma was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings: Rodger Willis Tolliver, Ruby Mildred Tolliver-Brooks, and James Walter Tolliver.

Wilma is survived by her siblings: Vernon 'Buddy' Tolliver of Middlesboro, KY, Madge Tolliver-Robinson of Knoxville, TN, and Nellie June Tolliver-Sanders of Harrogate, TN.

Wilma is survived by her special niece and nephew, Sheila and Steve Mason.

Wilma is survived by a host of nieces and nephews: Anne Elizabeth (Steve) Givens, Jason Eric (Tina) Robinson, Gail Tolliver, Danny Lynn Tolliver, James 'Butch' Tolliver, Leigh Ann Tolliver, Teresa 'Penny' Tolliver, Tracy Tolliver, Judy Sharon 'Suzie' Icenhour, Amy Icenhour, Jill Brooks-Hatmaker, Donna Madge Brooks, and Charlotte Ann (Lynn) Earls.

Wilma is also survived by great nieces and great nephews: Roger Dean (Marissa) Mason, Alancia Ann Mason, August 'Auggie' Brock, Belle Mason, Logan Mason, Jack Mason, Abigail Givens, Sarah Givens, and Elizabeth Givens.

Funeral Services are being held at Arnette and Steele Funeral Home of Harrogate, TN.

Receiving Friends and Family will be from 12pm-2pm on March 4, 2023, with the Funeral and Graveside Services immediately following with the Reverend Terry England presiding. Burial will be at Harrogate Cemetery.

Pallbearers are as follows: Steve Mason, Roger Mason, Ike Rhodes, Mike Hensley, and Richard Parker.

Honorary Pallbearers are as follows: Eddie Shoffner, Wayne Lee, Vernon 'Buddy' Tolliver, Jason Robinson, and Donnie Massengill.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude towards Claiborne Health and Rehab Staff, Dr. Angelo Sorce, and Sadril Mohammad, PA-C, for all the wonderful care they provided.

The Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Wilma Dean Sowders.

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Family/Spouse: Homer H Sowders. Homer was born on 28 May 1928; died on 19 Nov 2002; was buried in Claiborne Co, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ernest married Minnie Patton on 27 Feb 1925. Minnie was born on 31 Jan 1909; died on 11 Aug 1995; was buried in Claiborne Co, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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David + Winnie Loucinda Presley. Winnie was born on 12 May 1878 in TN; died on 1 May 1949 in Union Co, TN; was buried in Union Co, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Name: William Henderson Tolliver
Gender: Male
Burial Date: 02 Dec 1918
Burial Place: Gain, Tenn.
Death Date: 01 Dec 1918
Death Place: Claiborne, Tennessee
Age: 81
Birth Date: 11 Mar 1837
Birthplace: Tenn.
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
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Father's Name: William Tolliver
Father's Birthplace: Tenn.
Mother's Name: Mary Moore
Mother's Birthplace: Ky.
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B06446-2
System Origin: Tennessee-EASy
Source Film Number: 1299680
Reference Number: v 6 cn 243
Collection: Tennessee Deaths and Burials, 1874-1955

William married Millie Ann Parton on 28 Nov 1869 in Claiborne Co, TN. Millie was born on 22 Jul 1850 in Knox Co, KY; died about 1896 in Claiborne Co, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Groom's Name: William H. Tolliver
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Bride's Name: Milley Ann Parten
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Marriage Date: 28 Nov 1869
Marriage Place: , Claiborne, Tennessee
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M71021-1
System Origin: Tennessee-VR
Source Film Number: 898394
Reference Number: 2:1T05V0W
Collection: Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950