Mrs. Wilma Cleveland Temple, 87, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Hart Care Center.

Born on September 3, 1932 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Cleveland and Ethel Isom Cleveland.Mrs. Temple was a former clerk for Scottie's Drug Store and homemaker. She was also a member of the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church.

Survivors include her two daughters: Cathy Stansell (Joe) of Royston and Lisha Dickerson (Bill Weese) of Hartwell; two brothers: Wayne Cleveland and David Cleveland, both of Hartwell; three grandchildren: Autumn Dobbs, Joseph Stansell, and Emily Broome; and six great grandchildren: Chelsey Eaton, Liam Stansell, Chase Henry, Marlei Henry, Peyton Broome, and Georgia Broome. Mrs. Temple is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Ralph N. Temple; three brothers: Edward Cleveland, Ray Cleveland, and Ronnie Cleveland; and her sister: Ruth Rice.

Wilma will lie in state at the Strickland Funeral of Hartwell from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday for anyone to come by and pay their respects and the family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30 pm Sunday afternoon before the graveside. Everyone will be asked to practice Social Distancing.The family will be at their respective homes. Also anyone can leave their condolences and best wishes on Wilma's tribute page.

Graveside services for Mrs. Wilma Temple will be held Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the Nancy Hart Memorial Park with Rev. Ken Brewer officiating.Everyone will be asked to practice Social Distancing and may want to bring a lawn chair.

Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to the We Have a Hope Christian Ministry, 363 Memorial Rd, Hartwell, GA 30643.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.