Wilma J. Mccray

Wilma J. McCray, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday March 12, 2025 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

She was born April 12, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to Elbert Ralston and Pansy (Eggers) Ralston.

Wilma attended Washington High School in Indianapolis.  She was a talented painting artist and loved expressing her creativity through her art.  She also enjoyed her time outdoors, especially tending to her garden.  Wilma was a member of Silent Unity of Indianapolis for several years and enjoyed seeking the truth.  Family was the most important thing in her life and her favorite titles were Mom, Wife and Grandma.

She married Richard F. McCray on October 18, 1952 and he preceded her in death on September 7, 1984.

She is survived by her daughter, Pam (husband, Greg) Pearson; her grandchildren, Scott, April, Amy, Doug, Craig, Mandy, Angie and Ashley; 11 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Joy (husband, Billy) Woodall; several nieces and nephews and her beloved cat, Mister.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Mark McCray; her daughter, Jennifer Robinson and her son-in-law, Steve Robinson; her sister, Esther Nelson and her brother, Franklin Ralston.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Fairland Cemetery.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Wilma's family.

Memorial contributions may be given to Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Rd., Shelbyville, IN  46176.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.