Wilma J. Knapp, 86, of Jacksonville, IL died Monday, Apr. 24, 2023, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 24, 1936, in Waverly, the daughter of William and Ruby (Farmer) Stewart. She married James E. Knapp on June 29, 1956, in Jacksonville and he preceded her in death on Mar. 10, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Flynn (Greg Foster) of Springfield; her son, Gary E. (Susan) Knapp of Jacksonville; three grandchildren, Jake (Abby) Flynn, Luke (Bobbi) Flynn, and Sarah Jo (Jason) Dean; four great grandchildren, Griffen Flynn, Brinley Flynn, Lilly Flynn, and Barrett Dean; and one sister and four brothers, Esta Lee Gillis, Gerald Stewart, Larry Stewart, William Stewart, and Wayne Stewart. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Roger Stewart (surviving wife Brenda) and Robert Stewart; and one sister, Janet McDade. Wilma enjoyed camping, and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Apr. 27, 2023, at Ebenezer Cemetery. The family will meet friends 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to the Patient Care Support Group at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Wednesday, April 26, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, IL 62650 Graveside Service Ebenezer Cemetery Thursday, April 27, 2023 10:30 AM 1838 Ebenezer Church Rd Jacksonville, IL 62650