Wilma Mae Anderson, 76, of Roan Mountain, TN, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at her residence. She was a native of Buncombe County, NC, and the daughter of the late Hesley Harwood and Jo Alice Anderson. Wilma is also preceded in death by her brothers, Roger Anderson and Tippy Harwood. She retired from Veterans Administration as a registered nurse. After retirement, Wilma worked in home healthcare and local hospitals.

Wilma is survived by her significant other of 30 years, Steve Helton; daughters, Michele Renee Leisure (David), Lisa Antrim Dunham (Ron), and Racheal Helton Turbyfil (Travis); sons, Brian Antrim, Brad Antrim (Debbie), and Steven Helton; sister, Mary Jo Murch (Ken); brothers, Gene Harwood (Gail), Terry “Randy” Harwood, and Gerald Harwood (Mary); grandchildren, Sydney Dunham (Joshua McCracken), Aidan Dunham, Rory, Riley, & Joshua Antrim, Alexis Kirby (Brandon), Nicholas & Sarah Leisure, and Amelia & Hendrix Turbyfil, great grandchildren, Emery McCracken, and Dax & Dessa Kirby; special nephews, Curtis & Greg Anderson; and nieces, Allison Agarwall & Amanda Worrick (Joey).

A graveside service will be held at 2pm Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Harwood Cemetery, Barnardsville, NC. Reverend Ben Johnson will officiate.

Wilma loved anything aviation and took flying lessons. She loved muscle cars and loved restoring old cars with Steve.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org