Mrs. Wilma Faye Miles

On a cold winter day, December 30th, 1945, Wilma Faye Hutson was born in Nacogdoches, TX, to parents Mable Jenkins and Lincoln Hutson. In 1947 Mable moved Wilma and her brother, Robbie Lee Hutson, to Oklahoma City, OK where the family was able to bloom in an environment of love and respect. While in Oklahoma, Mable met and married Howard Burton and Wilma welcomed siblings, Lois Burton, Stanley Burton, Steven Burton and Traci Burton. Wilma matriculated through grade school in OKC and eventually graduated from Douglass High School in 1964. There she served as a class officer all 4 years of attendance. Her service included the roles of a school newspaper reporter, president of the National Thespian Society, treasurer of the Paramedical Club, as well as a member of the Sr. Girl Scouts and the Physics Club. While attending high school, Wilma met & fell in love with Jerry E. Miles. The two sealed their holy matrimony on April 16, 1966 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Later that year, Jerry was drafted into the US Army and stationed in Japan, marking the couple's first separation. Wilma was soon reunited with Jerry, where they spent some time abroad. The couple eventually moved back to Oklahoma City in 1969. In October of 1970, Wilma & Jerry welcomed their only child into the family. On the 12th of that month, a girl, Monique Miles, entered the world. Wilma began her career as production worker at Western Electric, and later transferred to Southwestern Bell where she worked as a supervisor. She ultimately had the chance to retire early at the age of 40. Post-retirement, Wilma became an entrepreneur in the wellness industry, through yoga, essential oils, teaching relaxation and wellness. She was, in fact, the first black woman in Oklahoma to receive her Hatha Yoga certificate, offering instructional yoga classes along with many other holistic wellness products for many years across the Oklahoma City metro area. She also was the first instructor to offer yoga classes at Rose State College. Wilma understood the importance of education and went on to work and earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Southern Nazarene University in 1989. Wilma was dedicated to giving back to the community and doing all she could to uplift African- Americans and Oklahoma City residences. She played an active role in local organizations, including the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City and the NAACP, and took great pride in being the bond that united her Douglass Class of 64'. Wilma was initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on April 28, 1999 where she continued to serve. In her free time, Wilma was a proud member of the Falcon Car Club of America, and helped to organize The Negro League Baseball Traveling Museum alongside her sister-in-law Cecile Mitchell. Wilma also operated several antique shops and built a company, Customer Retention Service, that managed company/client relationships. At the turn of the millennium, Wilma's life drive shifted with the birth of her two granddaughters, Domonique and Angelique Bruner, whom she took great delight in. As a natural caregiver, she was a grandmother figure to many children in her family and the Oklahoma City area. Wilma passed away, peacefully, at home surrounded by family at sunrise on Sunday, January 28th, 2024. Wilma is survived by her daughter, Dr. Monique Miles Bruner; son-in-law, B.K. Bruner; and by those who affectionately call her “Grand”; Shuntae Wallace, Domonique Bruner, Angelique Bruner, Shayla Burton, Isaiah Burton, Isabella Martinez, and Cortez Martinez. She is also survived by her sisters Lois Webb (Theron) and Traci Burton; and brothers, Stanley Burton (Sandra) and Steven Burton (Crystal); and a large extended family.

Mrs. Wilma Faye Miles

December 30, 1945 - January 28, 2024

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December 30, 1945 - January 28, 2024

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