Wilma Bernice Gorman loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on March 10, 2025 at the age of 83.

Born in Hanford, California on October 28, 1941 to Jennie and Andrew Routh. She gave her life to Christ in the year of 1960 joining the church and was baptized in the month of October. She married her loving Husband Leroy Gorman on February 20, 1960. Through 65 years of marriage they built a life of raising children and grandchildren while farming and traveling.

Wilma is survived by her husband, Leroy, four of her children Jeannie (Dale) Arnett, Timothy(Debra) Gorman, Renaye(David) Woodruff, Evon Gorman and Daughter-in-law Donna Gorman. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Paula Morris and her brother Jim Routh. Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters and her youngest son Eric James Gorman.

She was a dedicated servant to Christ. Wilma was a devoted, mother and grandmother. Her door and heart were always open to those who needed her the most. Wilma found joy in studying her Bible daily. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with her family. One of her most enjoyable times was tending to her garden and admiring the many blooms and birds that visited their home.

Wilma will always be remembered for her kindness and her devotion to her husband and family. She will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved her. She will always be cherished for the inspiring way in which she lived and treated others.

A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the Shafter Cemetery. Details for her service are available on the Peters Funeral Home website.