Wilema Jean Garlow

Wilema Jean Garlow, 92, was born on Valentines Day, February 14. 1920 and went to be with the Lord on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2012. Wilema Jean has been a resident of Manor Park Nursing Home for the last 15 years. She was a hairdresser in Midland for 30 years. Jean was a vivacious and vibrant woman who loved painting and playing symphonic cello in her youth. Jean was known for her beautiful smile, style and creative phrases.She is survived by her sister Narsona Stephens of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, her son Glenn Dale Garlow & wife Kathy of Mission Viejo, California, daughter Ellen White & husband Clay of McKinney Texas, grandsons Lance Garlow of Ostego, Michigan, Brent Garlow of Schoolcraft, Michigan, Ronald Dickman of Eldorado, Oklahoma, granddaughters Kim Hewett of McKinney Texas, Tammra Bergman of Hobbs, New Mexico, Jami Bassett of Long Beach, California, Joelle Schope, of Dana Point, California, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, William & Elda Faith Lyon, brothers Bob, Jim, and Bill Lyon, sister Rosa Belle White and daughter Patsy Jean Watlington.There will be a private memorial service for her family. Remembrances may be given to Home Hospice of Midland.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,