Nov. 30, 1929 - July 24, 2012 Wilma Jean Stelzer Lowry,

Wilma Jean Lowry, 82, passed away Tuesday, July 24 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by family and loved ones.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on, Friday, July 27, at Parkway United Church of Christ with Pastor Craig Schaub officiating. Family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service.

Wilma was born on November 30, 1929, in Barberton, Ohio to the late Clinton John and Nellie Snader Stelzer. She was a graduate of Barberton High School, moved to Winston-Salem with her family in 1964, and there was employed by Wachovia Bank in the Marketing Research Department.. She was an active member at Parkway United Church of Christ, Senior Democrats, the Women's Fund of Winston-Salem, and several bridge clubs. Wilma was enthusiastic about walking, camping, biking, exercised regularly at the YWCA joining the Silver Sneakers group, swimming for exercise, and more recently practiced Tai Chi. Wilma was loved and cherished by her family, friends, and associates for her ability to reach common ground, to find the best in every situation, and to be a wise and gentle advisor.

Those who knew her will miss her dedicated friendship, her selfless use of her time, and her beautiful loving smile. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, was her husband of 58 years, Gerald Robert Lowry. She is survived by her sister, Marilyn Falkenrich, her children, Ken Lowry (Judy), Ron Lowry (Martha) and Nancy Toms (Randy). Her grandchildren are Jennifer Lowry, James Lowry, Daniel Toms, and Sarah Toms, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Parkway United Church of Christ, or to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Online Condolences can be made through salemfh.com.