Wilda Kay Latham's Obituary
Wilda Kay Latham was born in Friendship, TN on November 4, 1947 daughter of the late Dewayne Perry and Wilda Wayne Nevil Latham where she lived most of her life. In recent years she has resided in Oak Ridge, TN to be near her son. She left her earthly home there in the Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center on March 9, 2026.
During her employment years Kay was a social worker for the State of Tennessee where she was an advocate for foster and adopted children. This was a passion she dearly loved. Her concern was always for the lives of the children that she hopefully impacted. When in Friendship she was an active member of the Friendship United Methodist Church. She received her B A degree from Lambuth University now University of Memphis.
Left to cherish her memory is a son Michael Latham (Rebecca) Oak Ridge, TN, grandchildren, Dan, Amber and Douglas Latham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by a brother Leon Latham.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday November 17,2026 at 11 A. M. at Bellevernon Cemetery with minister Susie Riley officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Friendship Funeral Home on Monday evening from
6 to 8 P.M. Friendship Funeral Home 731-677-2673.
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