Wilma Back

Wilma Garland Harris Back, 94, went to her heavenly home Wednesday Feb.20, 2013. Wilma was born December 23, 1918 to Harvey and Rosie Viola Harris. She graduated from Keller High School. Wilma married JC Back of Mansfield in 1943 and they were married for 59 years. JC was a farmer, so Wilma became a farmer's wife! She raised two wonderful sons, Jake and Harvey. After the children were raised she worked as a sales clerk at Striplings Department Store. Following that, she went to work as a teacher aide and bus driver for the Lillian school. It was there that she met and learned to love some of her dearest friends of all times. She loved to be with her family and friends. Many fun trips were made to Lake Texoma, Lamesa, Red River NM. Her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren were a constant joy to her. One of her favorite past times was to watch her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren play sports. Her 94th birthday was spent on a hayride with family. It was there that she gave her famous "Tarzan Yell"! Wilma was a dedicated Christian and wanted everyone she met to know the saving Grace of Jesus Christ. She never missed an opportunity to tell someone how much Jesus meant to her. She was a member of First Baptist Church Mansfield for 61 years. Survivors are sons, Jake Back and wife Judy of Granbury, Harvey Back of Mansfield, Grandchildren, Daryl Back and wife Autumn of Stephenville, Nicole Naquin of Lake Jackson, Jason Back and wife Lindsay of Springtown, Seth Back of Lake Jackson, Jessica Watson and husband Michael of Mansfield, Caleb Back of Granbury, Bryan Back of Mansfield. Great-grandchildren, Colton Back, Garrett Naquin, Remington Back, Sarah Back, Colton Naquin, Jacob Back, Austin Watson and Chance Watson. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband JC, parents, Harvey and Rosie Viola Harris, Sisters, Dee Dee Gandy and Thelma Carmichael, Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law, Frances and Harry D. Nifong.