Wilma Jane Shell (nee Truitt), 78, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was called home to the Lord on October 22nd, 2026. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Born in Ripley, Ohio, on September 16, 1948, to Robert Marion Truitt and Elsie Alberta Truitt (nee Fifthen). Wilma's life was a testament to resilience, love, and kindness. Wilma married the love of her life, Jerry Wayne Shell, on July 1, 1967, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Together, they shared 47 years of marriage filled with love, laughter, and adventure until Jerry’s passing on October 25, 2014. They were blessed with two children, Brian K Shell (Tara) and Anita M Skaggs, who remember her not only as a loving mother but as a beacon of warmth and laughter.A graduate of Cincinnati Technical High School, Wilma began her professional journey at the Miller Shoe Company, where she worked diligently for five years before moving on to Kmart. She spent more than 30 years at Kmart, forming lasting friendships with coworkers who became like family. Her kindness, dedication, and warm spirit left a lasting impression on those who had the pleasure of working alongside her.She was a cherished member of the First Christian Assembly of God, now known as People's Church. She found joy in singing in the choir and sharing her faith through a memorable mission trip to Guatemala. Her love for the Lord and compassion for others were evident in the way she lived, loved, and served those around her. Wilma's life was enriched by her many passions, from the delicate art of sewing and crafting to the culinary delights she skillfully prepared for her loved ones. She found immense joy in traveling alongside her sister Barbara Rose and the late Robert Rose Sr. She particularly enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas and the serenity and adventure of cruising. Family was the center of Wilma’s world, and she never let a day go by without making sure her loved ones knew how deeply they were valued. Known for her infectious sense of humor, selfless heart, and unwavering kindness, she made those closest to her feel special and cherished. Her greatest legacy lives on through her beloved grandchildren, Brianna C. Smith (Corby), MacKenzie F. Gillespie (Spencer), Alyssa M. Skaggs, Olivia M. Skaggs, Aiden Q. Shell, Ella G. Smith, and Ava E. Smith, and her three great-grandchildren, Hudson R. Gillespie, Aamir I. Skaggs-Yarborough, and Kaiden R. Clark. She will also be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and all those fortunate enough to experience her generous heart.A service to honor Wilma's life will be held on October 28, 2026, at Hodapp Funeral Home, located at 7401 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45216. The visitation will occur from 10-11:00am and the service will follow 11am-noon. Following the service, Wilma will be laid to rest at her final resting place at Oak Hill Cemetery, located at 11200 Princeton Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246. As we gather to celebrate Wilma's life, we hold fast to the special message she lived by: "Love, faith, and hope, but the greatest of these is love." Her legacy of love will forever be a guiding light for all who knew her.