Wilma McKinnon Probeck

October 4, 1930 - January 8, 2018

Ms. Wilma McKinnon Probeck, age 87, of Waycross passed away Monday evening, Jan. 8, 2018, at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. She was born Oct. 4, 1930 to the late William “Bill” McKinnon and the late Eula Mae Gillespie McKinnon. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husbands, Vernon Daniel Smith and John Probeck, 1 Son, Jerry Daniel Smith, 2 Sisters, Virginia Crozier and Matti Lou Sims. Ms. Probeck, a native of Douglas and Coffee County, was a homemaker. She had lived in Ware County for many years. She was a member of University Blvd. Church of God. Survivors include: 1 Son: Jesse W. Smith of Waycross, Ga. Siblings: Shirley Edwards , Doris Kimball and Odis McKinnon, all of Jacksonville, FL Roy McKinnon of Arkansas, and Mildred Collier of Douglas, GA. 1 Grandchild: Thomas William Smith of Macon, GA. Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a host of Friends. The funeral service was held Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 1:00 P. M. at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. Rob Kestler officiating. The Interment followed in Arna Cemetery in Atkinson County. Active Pallbearers were: Albert Sims, Chester Hutson, Bill McKinnon, Leroy Davis, Kevin Gillespie and T. C. Griffin. Special Musical Selections, “Eternity Has Begun”, “The King Is Coming Back” and “My Hearts Already Home” were rendered by Taped Music. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.