Wilma Jean

Rudolph

Wilma Jean Rudolph daughter of the late Lore "Toots" Pogue Amsden and John Henry Amsden was born in Redford, Missouri on December 18, 1938. She departed this life at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 8, 2026, at the age of 87.

On March 1, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri, Wilma was united in marriage to Paul Dean Rudolph and to this union three children were born. He preceded her in death on May 3, 2006. As a child Wilma attended Redford Baptist Church. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, shopping, traveling and doing genealogy. Wilma loved all family functions including family reunions, her greatest joy was the time she spent with her granddaughter, Lindsey Ann. She devoted her lifetime to caring for her family, and split her time between city life and farm living, but her heart was always on the farm. Wilma spent the last several years battling illnesses, but fought through it all to see Lindsey married in 2025. She adored her new grandson Jeremy and that he made her granddaughter happy, because nothing meant more to her than seeing Lindsey happy. Wilma's love language was gift giving and she loved to be invited to a party or gathering for any reason at all. She was always so excited to be included and make sure you felt thought of. Friends and family alike loved to see what kind of special gift she may have thoughtfully picked for them, but she was the greatest gift of all!

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Terry Paul Rudolph, five brothers, John Wesley, Eugene Floyd, Robert Dale, Darrell Dean and Obia Dwain Amsden, three sisters, Ruth "Sis" Epley, Helen Estelle Rudolph, and Linda Mae Meyer.

Wilma is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Jean Bullock of St. Louis, Missouri, one son, Adam Wade Rudolph of O'Fallon, Missouri, one granddaughter, Lindsey Ann Beczkala and husband Jeremy of St. Charles, Missouri, two brothers, Herbert Ray Amsden and wife Michelle of Centerville, Missouri and Coy Udell Amsden and wife Sheila of Centerville, Missouri, four sisters, Wanda Lee Landrum and husband Jerry of Festus, Missouri, Brenda Carol Little of St. Louis, Missouri, Lela Mallard and husband Billy of Paragould, Arkansas, and Georgianna Amsden of Centerville, Missouri. Wilma will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Sunday, April 12th 4 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral Services: Monday, April 13th at 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Minister: Randy Parks

Burial: Price Cemetery

Pallbearers: Coy Amsden, Herbert Amsden, John Bryan Amsden, DJ Eisenhaur, Dennis Pogue and Shane Amsden                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Honorary Pallbearers: Tony Rudolph,  Billy Mallard  and Steve Santhuff

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Price Cemetery Association