LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Jan. 1, longtime resident Wilma McKinley was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Wilma was born Nov. 19, 1937. She was a dedicated employee with the Lake County Tax Collector's Office from March 1970 to December 1998. 

Wilma found the most joy in giving and caring for her family as a wife, mother and grandmother and a great friend to many. 

Wilma is survived by her daughter, Deborah Bills; son, Michael McKinley; six grandchildren, Briana McKinley, Brandon Bills, Shane McKinley (Chelsea), Nicholas Bills (Miranda), Christopher Bills and Benjamin McKinley; and three great-grandchildren, Noah McKinley, Owen McKinley and Josiah Bills.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Larry McKinley Sr., and her son, Larry McKinley Jr. 

Wilma will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Thursday, Jan. 7, from 3 to 6 p.m.

A graveside funeral service will be held at Upper Lake Cemetery on Friday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. A celebration of life will follow at the Odd Fellows Hall on Main Street, downtown Upper Lake.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .