Peggy Lee (Wilma Jean) Wireman, age 82, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away May 29, 2025, at Highland Assisted Living & Memory Care after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Wilma was born on December 25, 1942, to Claude and Opal Sturgill in Risner, Kentucky. 

Wilma moved with her family to Stockbridge as a child, where she met the love of her life James Henry Wireman, who preceded her in death. On December 22, 1962, Henry and Wilma married, later welcoming two children: Tammy (John) Salyer and George (Terry) Wireman, both of Stockbridge. Wilma is survived by her sisters: Juanita Heeney, of Stockbridge; Eunice Sorenson, of Jackson; and her brothers Jack Sturgill, of Jackson and Mac (Sue) Sturgill of Jackson. In addition, she is survived by her five loving grandchildren: John (Becky) Salyer II, Malory Wireman, Kayla (Curtis) Fletcher, James (Shane) Wireman, Hope Salyer, and her four beloved great-grandchildren: John Salyer III, Henry Salyer, Amelia Fletcher and Bennie Fletcher.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Yvonne Sturgill, Wanda (Robert) Reynolds, brothers: Claude (Jackie and Carolyn) Sturgill, David (Vicie, who survives) Sturgill, and Danny Sturgill, brothers-in-law Bill Heeney, Barry Shepherd and Tom Sorenson, and sister-in-law Susie Sturgill.

Wilma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed reading, gardening, canning, cooking, baking, quilting and camping. 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI, with Josh Lilly officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, MI. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on June 4 at 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation, the Stockbridge Community News or the Alzheimer’s Association.