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Monday, October 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Guelda B. Wise, 95, of Frostproof

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Guelda V. Wise, 95

Guelda V. Wise of Frostproof passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at her residence.

She was born September 5, 1929 in Bereah to the late Rudolph Bennett and Rita Best Donahoe; she has been a lifelong resident of Florida consisting of 6 or 7 generations. Guelda and her husband Junior formed and operated Wise Seed Company, Inc for 50 years. Fortunately the family business was able to employ many many Frostproof men. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Frostproof and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed doing needlepoint, playing bridge, sewing, and crafts.

Guelda was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Wise; and son, Rudy Wise. She is survived by her sons, Doug Wise and wife Cindy of Frostproof, and Clint Wise and wife Cathy of Frostproof; daughter-in-law, Linda Wise of Frostproof; 9 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Frostproof with Rev. Darrol Hood officiating. Interment will follow at Silver Hill Cemetery. 

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