Wilma Jean Padilla
Jean left this world Friday, August 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on October 3, 1927 in Anderson County Tennessee to the Rev. Harry O. Price and Mary Bunch Armes.
A longtime resident of Grove City, Jean retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Co. where she was active in the Quarter Century Club and Jagettes. She was a member of the North Columbus Baptist Church.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Harry T. Short; brothers, Dewey, Willie, Clarence, Bill, Howard, Harvey and Garret Price; sisters, Nettie Mae Smallwood, Blanche Marie Bunch, Wanda King, Dorothy King and Thelma Crouch.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Frank Padilla; daughter, Ruby Caroline Redding; daughter-in-law, Sherri Short; grandchildren, Lance (Karla) Short, Alex (Marianne) Maust, Casey (Brian) Hodnett, Lori (Mark) Downey, Lisa Amos; Uncle Victor Bunch; sister-in-law, Marilyn Price; brother-in-law, Joe Crouch; special care-giver, Tabby Nichols; several great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends and family may visit on Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Newcomer SW-Chapel, 3393 Broadway in Grove City. The Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday followed by a burial 3:00 p.m. at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens in Canal Winchester.
The family would like to thank Mount Carmel Hospice for their support and care during this past 16 months.
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