Wilma Mercer (Crosston), 84, passed away 4/17/2024. Born in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Amos and Lucille Crosston (Wilson). She lived most of her life in the Akron area.

She spent time in PA as a cook for Lakeview High School, then returned to Akron and worked in manufacturing until she retired. She was an avid reader, loved gardening, animals and fishing. She spent many hours with family and friends playing cards and going to bingo.

Wilma was a beautiful soul; a kind and loving mother and everyone's favorite aunt. She was quick witted, easy to talk to and just ornery enough to surprise you.

She is survived by daughter and son in law Joyce and Michael Flanagan; her sister Jackie (Jerry) Hill and a host of nieces and nephews she loved dearly.

Preceded in death by infant twin boys Richard and James Breedlove; brothers Wilburt, Frank and John; sisters Betty, Beatrice and Mary.

A celebration of life gathering will be held for family and friends Monday 4/22/2024 from 5 to 7pm at Dunn Quigley Funeral Home (811 Grant St. Akron, OH). Cremation has already taken place.