Wilma Lee Greene Townsend, 74, of Connelly Springs passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke after a period of declining health.

Wilma was born October 16, 1948, in Wilkes County, to the late Garfield and Amelia White Greene. Early in life, she enjoyed being outside, tending to her gardens, and fishing with her husband, James.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Townsend; brothers, Edward Greene, John Green and James W. Greene; sister, Gertrude Townsend; and granddaughter, Billie Ann.

She is survived by her son, William Howard Townsend and wife, Tiffany; stepdaughter, Gladys Renae Sigmon and husband, David; brother, Jerry Greene; sisters, Geraldine Fletcher, Catherine Parker and Violet Anderson; grandchildren, Jordan Townsend, Madison Townsend and Robert Pennington, and many great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Marvin Wiley officiating.

The family will receive friends August 8, 2023, prior to the memorial service from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.