Wilma Ester Carson, age 91, of Conover, OH passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Koester Pavilion in Troy. She was born on June 8, 1925 in Mercer County, KY to the late William Holly and Eva Pearl (Burns) Durr. She was married for 64 years to Donald W. Carson and he preceded her in death in 2007.

Wilma is survived by one daughter: Donetta Potts of Piqua; two sons: Doug (Barbara) Carson of Conover and Glendon (Yuko) Carson of CA; one sister: Ruby Crouse of Kansas City, MO; ten grandchildren: Kemberly (Frank) Potts Gervasi, Kevin Eugene Potts, Gregory Potts, Eric Potts, Gayle Carson, Emalie Carson, Ryan (Amy) Carson, Tyler (Lauren) Carson, Devyn Carson and Mari Carson; twelve great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Edwin Durr and Merrell Durr; her sister: Ethelyn Fry; one son: Leslie Dean and one son-in-law: Eugene Potts.

Wilma enjoyed quilting, canning, reading and crocheting. She completed baby, graduation and marriage quilts for each of her children and grandchildren, completing well over 50 quilts. She graduated from Piqua High School in 1942. Wilma worked for Motor Generator and Lear Aviation during World War II. She also worked for Hartzell Industries, retiring in 1987. In between she was a homemaker for 19 years.

Wilma and Don travelled extensively throughout all 50 states as well as Germany and Japan. They also toured all 88 counties in Ohio, taking pictures of the bicentennial barns and sharing them with local organizations. Wilma was a 4H advisor for many years. She was also a member of the Piqua Christian Church (Piqua Church of Christ).

A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Piqua with Craig Martin officiating. Friends may call from 2:00-5:00PM on Sunday at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 or Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH  45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.