Wilma Josephine (Billie) Gosman
February 27, 1922 - October 27, 2012
Residence: Hurst, Texas, formerly of Monticello, Indiana
Died: Saturday, October 27, 2012
Location: 7:30 a.m., in Hurst, Texas
Age: 90
Date of Birth: Monday, February 27, 1922
Birth place:
Father: Merton Earl Turner
Mother: Gertrude Maud ( Ford ) Turner
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Hurst, Texas since December of 2007, where she was a resident of Bishop Davies Nursing Center, moving from Monticello, Indiana.
Funeral Date: Saturday, November 03, 2012
Funeral Location: 1:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Service at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Clergy: Rev. Chris Dodson of the Monticello Christian Church of Monticello, Indiana.
Burial will take place:
I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery in rural Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
11:00 a.m., to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
Wilma Josephine "Billie" Gosman, 90, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, entered eteranal life in heaven at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2012. The former long time resident of Monticello, Indiana, graduated from Monticello High School of Monticello, Indiana, in 1940 and later worked as a telephone operator for United Telephone Company in Monticello, Indiana, until retirement in 1986. Billie was a life long member of the Monticello Christian Church of Monticello, Indiana, where she was actively involved in choir, Sunday School, and various committees. Billie enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with family and friends. She and Bud often hosted large family gatherings and dinners. Billie had lived in Hurst, Texas since December of 2007, where she was a resident of Bishop Davies Nursing Center.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Monticello Christian Church of Monticello, Indiana. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: She married the love of her life, Clarence Burdell "Bud" Gosman on December 27, 1942, in Monticello, Indiana. He survives.
Survivors include:
Husband, Bud Gosman of Hurst, Texas, formerly of Monticello, Indiana; Daughters,Donna J. (husband Don) Linback of Remington, Indiana, and Connie S. (husband David) Tyler of Fort Worth, Texas;Sister-in-law, Imogene M. (husband Robert) Barnes of Monroe, Georgia; Grandchildren,Patricia D. (husband Tim) Murphy of Earl Park, Indiana,Bryan D. Linback of Brookston, Indiana,Angela K. (husband James) Croxton of Rockwall, Texas, and Brad D. Tyler of Fort Worth, Texas;Great Grandchildren; Nickolas Riegle of Kentland, Indiana,Marcus (wife Rachel) Riegle of Fowler, Indiana,Candace Riegle of Indianapolis, Indiana,Bryan (wife Tasha) Linback II of Monticello, Indiana, Justine (husband Tom) Moore of Monticello, Indiana,Dustin Linback of Monticello, Indiana, and Madisyn Croxton of Rockwall, Texas;Great-Great Granddson, Bryan Linback III of Monticello, Indiana; Great-Great Granddaughter,Cora Riegle of Kentland, Indiana;Several Nieces.
Preceded in Death:
Parents, Merton Earl and Gertrude Maud (Ford) Turner; Sister, Thora M. Farney;Infant Brother, William Joseph Turner
Arrangements by:
Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583-8488.