Wilma Lakey

Wilma Lakey, age 93, of Marshalltown, a woman who so fondly took the role of “Granny”, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 24th, at the Accura Healthcare with family at her side. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. The family encourages casual attire to be worn. She will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation 5-7:00 p.m. Friday. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Born Wilma Arlene Stanley on July 10th, 1929, in Marshalltown, she was the daughter of Clarence “Bill” and Maggie M. (Kelley) Stanley. She received her education in the area of her birth. On January 30th, 1951, in Marshalltown, she was united in marriage to Lawrence E. Lakey. They made Marshalltown their home all of their married lives. Wilma enjoyed camping, going out for coffee or lunch with family and watching NASCAR on TV. Left to cherish her memory are children: Roger (Deb) Lakey of Marshalltown, Patty Martin of Marshalltown and Pennie (Doug) Borton of Des Moines; seven grandchildren- Dwight Martin, Lindsey Martin, Emily Lewis, Steven Lakey, Christopher Lakey, Jody Borton and Matthew Lakey; and nine precious great-grandchildren- Andrew Richeson, Addison Reed, Bailey Lakey, Alex Lewis, Aubrey Lakey, Paige Borton, Jade Borton, Shelby Lakey and Arya Lewis. Also surviving is her brother, James Stanley amongst other family. In death, Wilma rejoined her beloved Lawrence, her parents, son-in-law Michael Martin, sister Joy, brother Billy and grandson Scott Martin.