Wilma Elois Shackleford

The life of DEACON WILMA ELOIS ROBINSON WORMLEY SHACKLEFORD began on October 18, 1952, in Emporia, Virginia. She took her eternal rest in the arms of Jesus on November 12, 2022 at the Bon Secours Community Hospice House, Chesterfield, Virginia, with her devoted husband by her side. Wilma Elois Robinson was born to Trustee William Robinson, Sr. and Mrs. Martha Easter Robinson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Deacon John Vincent Wormley, and a brother, Reverend William Robinson, Jr. Wilma was introduced to her Lord Jesus Christ by her parents. She confessed Jesus as her Savior and was baptized September 5, 1965, by Reverend E.C. Wright. And she joined the Rising Star Baptist Church of Ante, Virginia. As a member of Rising Star Baptist Church, she attended and participated in all of the activities provided for its members. She was a member of the Youth Choir, the Youth Usher Board, and Youth Missionary Circle. She received her formal education in the Public School System of Greensville County, Virginia. Wilma Robinson was a 1972 graduate of Greensville High School, and furthered her education at Peninsula Business College. In 1974 she graduated with an Associate Degree in Business Administration. Wilma started her professional business career with Fort Monroe. This job placement led her to Cheatham Annex. The Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, Virginia was her final job placement. In 2010, she retired after 35 years of Distinguished Service. While in Peninsula Business College, she met and was united in Holy Matrimony to Deacon John Vincent Wormley of King and Queen County, Virginia. To this union a darling baby girl was born, Tenisha Yvette Wormley White. After the passing of her husband, she later met, then married Deacon Donald S. Shackleford on July 30, 1988. They were married for 34 years. She joined the First Baptist Church of Hockley under the pastorate of Reverend Larry Williams. Sister Wormley was already heavily involved in Kingdom work, so she began to fit right in with the First Baptist Church Hockley Auxiliaries. She was a founding member of the First Baptist Church Gospel Chorus. She sang in the Senior and Mass Choirs. Wilma Wormley Shackleford joined the Church Worker’s Aid Club, the Missionary Circle, the Senior Usher Board, the Women’s Club, and the Deaconess Auxiliary. She taught Church School, was the former Superintendent of Church School and served as one of the early members of the Board of Christian Education. She was the Assistant Clerk of First Baptist. She was a faithful worker of the Annual Vacation Bible School. Wilma was also ordained into the diaconate of First Baptist Church on October 30, 2005. Her Christian service extended far beyond First Baptist Church. Deacon Shackleford was an active member of Area C Missionary Body, former President of the Raikes Church School Convention, former President of the King and Queen County Literary Union, a member of the Executive Board of the Southside Rappahannock Baptist Association and its Allied Ministries and former member of the Southside Rappahannock Baptist Association Choir. Deacon Wilma Shackleford, along with her husband, was a former member of the Tri-County Deacons Union. Deacon Wilma Shackleford’s hobbies were gardening, cooking, and fishing. On a hot day you could find her at the other end of a fishing pole hoping to land the big one. She enjoyed having a nice bowl of “Chicken Muddle” with her family and friends. Her chief joy, besides her love for the Lord, was the love of her Family. Deacon Wilma Elois Robinson Wormley Shackeford was a woman of iron faith, unbreakable trust, and unyielding courage in the face of all of her adversities. She had a will to live and a zeal to honor God with her life. She will be sorely missed. For the last ten years, Deacon Shackleford battled cancer. She was not given a good outlook by her doctors. Despite all their expertise, she knew God had the final say. The prognosis of a few months turned into a productive ten years. God used her life to show all who knew her, that He is, He was, and He will forever be, our Sustainer. Deacon Wilma Elois Robinson Wormley Shackleford, leaves to cherish her memories, a devoted husband, Deacon Donald S. Shackleford of Shacklefords, Virginia; a devoted daughter, Tenisha Wormley White (Jonathan) of Chesterfield, Virginia; four grandchildren, Micah Wormley and Jamal Mickey both of Richmond, Virginia, Jessica and Jalisa White both of Chesterfield, Virginia; two brothers, Leroy Robinson and Alvis Robinson (Marchelle); one sister, Theresa Claiborne (Joel) all of Emporia, Virginia; one aunt, Mrs. Gertrude Rankin of Richmond, Virginia; four sisters-in-law, Brenda Robinson of Emporia, Virginia, Bonita Tyler (Kenneth) of Toano, Virginia, Victoria Shackleford of Shacklefords, Virginia, and Ramonia Allen (Steve) of Winder, Georgia; three brothers in-law, Michael Shackleford, Kelvin “Bruce” Shackleford, and Rayford Dale Shackleford all of Shacklefords, Virginia; a dear family friend Delores Wright, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 12 Noon Saturday, November 19, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Hockley, 2356 York River Rd, Shacklefords, VA, 23156, with a viewing 2 hours prior. **Mask will be required when attending services**

Wilma Elois Shackleford

October 18, 1952 - November 12, 2022