Wilma Allison

Gaffney, SC - - Wilma Lancaster Allison, 91, of Gaffney, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Viva Senior Living.

Wilma was born in York and grew up in Rutherfordton, NC. She was the widow of the late R. J. Allison, and daughter of the late Melvin J. Lancaster and Mable Bradford Lancaster. She was a graduate of Gaffney High School, retired from retail, formerly worked at Winn-Dixie, In & Out, and Hamricks, and was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Wilma loved her family, was an avid shopper, and collector.

She is survived by two daughters, Pam Foxx (Michael Logan) of Greensboro and Renee Foxx Crocker (John) of Gaffney; a brother, Hix Lancaster (Earleen) of Chesnee; a sister, Joyce Parris of Forest City; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Hayward Lancaster, Jesse Lancaster, Dupree Lancaster, M. J. Lancaster and Jack Lancaster, and a sister, Willie Mae Collins.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Viva Senior Living and the staff for seven years of care and also to the many wonderful caregivers. Special thanks to Gabe and Eddeana for seven years of love and care.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, October 5, 2026 at Frederick Memorial Gardens with Dr. Scott Peterson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Providence Baptist Church, 822 Providence Road, Gaffney, SC 29341.

The family will be at Wilma’s home.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC