Wilma E. VanNostrand, age 95, of Troy, Ohio died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. She was born March 14, 1916 in Franklin County, Ohio to the late Albert and Stella Strider Harlow. She was married to James S. VanNostrand who preceded her in death in 1967. Wilma is survived by her granddaughter, Carole Ann VanNostrand Fargone of Macon, Georgia; great-grandson, Joseph; nieces and their spouses, Ursula and John Hinnegan of Troy, Ohio; Barbara Lee and Dick Hartranft of Columbus, Ohio; Shelva Jean and Larry Work of West Jefferson, Ohio; and daughter-in-law, Margaret VanNostrand of Macon, Georgia. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, James VanNostrand Jr. and two brothers, Bud and Emerson Harlow. Wilma was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Troy, Ohio; the Asbury Circle of the United Methodist Women; and the Troy Senior Citizens Center. She served as Deputy County Treasurer for Miami County and retired in 1978. She was a very special lady who lived a Godly life and was an inspiration to many. Services will be held 10:00AM Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio with the Rev. Dave Leckrone officiating. Interment will be held in the Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Ohio. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00-4:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Stained Glass Window Fund, 110 West Franklin Street, Troy, Ohio 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.