Jean E. Wilms, 92, 1933 Lorain High School Lilac Queen

Mrs. Wilms was born in Lorain on October 6, 1915, and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Lorain High School and in 1933 was selected as the Lorain High School Lilac Queen. The following year, she was selected as the Lorain Centennial Queen.

She was a retired accountant for the former Thew Shovel, retiring in 1965 after 25 years service.

In 1984, Mrs Wilms served as Honorary Queen for the Lorain Sesquicentennial Celebration. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Lorain and was active in the Fellowship Club. She was a choir member, also. She served as the program chairperson for the AARP for 20 years. In February of 2008, Mrs Wilms was honored as a Woman of Lorain by the Lakeland Women's Club.

Mrs. Wilms is survived by her son Stanley (Sandra) Pincura of Irvine, CA, granddaughter Susan Meyer of Blue Springs, MO, grandsons Stanley Pincura of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Scott Pincura of Downington, PA, great grandchildren, Madison Meyer, Mallory Meyer, Samantha Pincura, Brady Pincura, MacKenzie Pincura, Caitlin Pincura, Tyler Pincura and a nephew James Koepke.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley Pincura and her second husband Ernest Wilms.

At her request, there will be no public viewing or funeral service.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Rose Garden Fund at Lakeview Park, Carlisle Visitor's Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange, Ohio 44050 or the Black River Historical Society, 309 West Fifth St., Lorain, Ohio 44052

Arrangements are being handled by the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.