Twila Mae Elizabeth Wilhelm

1924 - 2014  (90 years)

• Name	Twila Mae Elizabeth Wilhelm
  Birth	21 Jul 1924	Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland
  Gender	Female
  Death	29 Aug 2014	Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland
  Notes	heavenly residence with her Lord and Savior. Born July 21,1924, in Avilton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Leonard, Sr. & Mary (Crowe) Wilhelm. Mrs. Fike was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel (Wilhelm) Layman and four brothers, Leonard, Jr., Harry, Dale and Okey. Mrs. Fike is survived by her adoring and devoted husband, Harold E. Fike, Sr. of 69 ½ years; with whom she resided on their farm in Avilton. She leaves behind four daughters; Carol Frazee & husband, Ward, Friendsville, MD, Linda Conner & husband, James, Cumberland, MD, Barbara Johnson & husband, Robert, Greenville, FL, Joan Kyle & husband, Larry, Cumberland; son, Harold Fike, Jr. & wife, Kathleen, LaVale, MD; 7 sisters, Mildred Husselbaugh, Jean Miller & husband, Eugene, Helen Michael & husband, Wayne, Susie Kamp & husband, Gale, Lois Rowe & husband, John, Connie Burdock & husband, Harry, Sheila Baker; 6 brothers, Ray & wife, Matilda, Olin & wife, Donna, Ronald, Gilbert, Dallas & wife, Donna and Robert. Twila Mae was “Mom Mom” to 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Twila Mae was a devout Christian. She was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church for about 70 years. She was very active and held various offices in the United Methodist Women, youth group counselor, treasurer of Sunday School, helped with Vacation Bible School, sang in the choir, served on numerous church committees, and was always eager to help prepare and donate food for church functions. She always encouraged people, especially young people, to attend church, and she would gather up car loads of family and friends to bring them to church. Also, she was a member of the Northern Garrett Republican Women, where she served as Vice-President for many years, helped cook countless meals for family get-togethers and special events at the Wilhelm Recreation Area. She was the oldest of nineteen children and had an inner strength that surpassed any challenge she encountered, even to the end of her life. Her life was an example of love and sacrifice which was demonstrated by her devotion to her loving husband, the wisdom and love taught and given to her adoring children, and the fascination she had for her doting grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. One could always hear her whistling while she was working. She was always ready to give a helping hand and share her delicious food, home-canned items, and baked goods. Twila Mae always put others first. Friends will be received at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 16864 National Pike, Frostburg, MD, on Sunday, August 31, 2014 from 2-4 & 6-9 pm. Services will be conducted in the church on Monday, September 1, 2014, at 11:00 am with the Rev. Daniel Agnew officiating. Interment will be in the Fike Family Cemetery at the family farm in Avilton. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Conner, Justin Conner, Shane Kyle, Harry Fike, Damon Conner and Drake Conner. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Building Fund c/o Mrs. Lois Rowe, 2693 Old Frostburg Road, Frostburg, MD 21532. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are being handled by Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller Street, Grantsville, MD. Newman Funeral Home obituary Twila Mae Elizabeth WILHELM and Harold Ellsworth FIKE were married on 18 Nov 1944 in Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.
  Person ID	I52141	McKenzie Genealogy
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

  
  

  Father	Leonard Joseph Sr. Wilhelm,   b. 8 Mar 1902, Garrett County, Maryland d. 19 Sep 2002, Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland (Age 100 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Mary Ellen Jane Crowe,   b. 25 Mar 1906, Garrett County, Maryland d. 15 Jul 1980, Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland (Age 74 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	14 Feb 1924	Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland
  Family ID	F07241	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Harold Ellsworth Sr. Fike,   b. 15 May 1923, Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland d. 8 Jul 2017, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 94 years)
  Marriage	18 Nov 1944
  Children	1. Carol Kathlyn Fike,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   2. Linda Kay Fike,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   3. Barbara Ellen Fike,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   4. Joan Marie Fike,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   5. Harold Ellsworth Jr. Fike,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]
  Family ID	F19440	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021