Wilma Maxine Livingston was born December 20, 1922, in Decatur, Illinois to Herbert Roe and Ludie Baker Roe. Her mother, Ludie, passed away at an early age, Wilma and her brother, William were raised by her grandparents Curtis and Hattie Baker. She was educated in the Decatur Public School system. She was active in sports and loved to follow softball with the famous Decatur teams, "Pontiac Chicks", and "Jolly Boys". She loved to dance, and spend time with her special "sister", Alberta at the local teenage club, "Chat and Chew" and the "Regal Roller Rink". Her character and faith were beyond reproach. She committed her life to Christ at a young age and maintained the faith throughout her entire life. She was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in Decatur, IL, Now Faith Christian Center, Denver, CO, and often attended Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church also in Denver. She married the love of her life, Toledo "T.O." Livingston on August 2, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri. The family was completed by the children they shared, son, Duane, and daughters, Barbara, Prudence, Jeanine, Therese, Vicki, and Carmen. She was a homemaker extraordinaire and her greatest joy in life was devoted to the happiness and well-being of her family. Even though her beloved, T.O. was a renowned Chef, Wilma loved cooking Sunday dinners, as well as hosting family dinners for the holidays. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Toledo "T. O." Livingston; her daughter, Prudence Livingston; her parents, Herbert and Ludie Roe; and her brother, William Roe. Wilma M. Livingston, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves to cherish her memory, son, Duane Livingston and daughters Barbara (Ron) Williamson, Jeanine (Eric) Livingston Cady, Therese Livingston Gay, Vicki Livingston, Carmen (Don) Livingston Fisher, special sister Alberta Readye, a total of 41 grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Livingston Endowed Scholarship Fund for High Potential minority students at Illinois State University (http://advancement.illinoisstate.edu/livingston) or Bradley University (http://give2.bradley.edu/livingston). Memorials can also be made to The Denver Hospice, 8299 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO 80230.
Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremation - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 3/27/2015 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 3/28/2015 at 12:00 PM - Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church - 3370 Ivy Street, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 3/28/2015 - Following the Service Fairmount Cemetery - 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, CO
Family Gathering: 3/27/2015 - Following the Service Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church - 1500 South Dayton Street, Denver, CO