Wilma Louise Boyette, 84, left her earthly home on Aug. 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on Aug. 23, 1939, in Petersburg, the daughter of the late Raymond and Leah (Dunkle) Cowger.
Mrs. Boyette was a graduate of Franklin High School and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She loved applying her skills as a certified nursing assistant by helping others as a home health care worker for Pendleton Senior and Family Services and Camelot Nursing Home.
She took pride in her family and spent every free moment she had with her daughter, Christina, and her children. She enjoyed family gatherings, shopping trips, sleep overs and cuddling with her grandkids.
Her husband, William Boyette, preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 2006.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory two daughters, Christina Chan (Eugene) of Franklin and Diane Betler (Kevin) of Helvetia; a sister, Nancy Nesselrodt; five grandchildren, Shawn (Brittnee), Amber, Chris, Charity, and Victoria Chan; six great-grandchildren, Mariah Crites, Eliza Myers, Felicity Chan, Everly Chan, Jordan Chan and Luca Chan; two nephews, Jay and Josh Nesselrodt; and a niece, Tansy Wetmore.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Gary Scott; and a nephew, John Nesselrodt.
In honoring her wishes, her body has been cremated.
A memorial service was held Saturday at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin with Bishop Kyle Apple officiating. Inurnment was at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin.
Memorials may be made to Pendleton Senior and Family Services.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.
