Mervin Inez Wilhelm

Mervin Inez Wilhelm, age 97, of Quitman, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026. She was born to loving parents, Luther D Lewis and Lucille Thomson Lewis in Alachua, FL on October 1, 1929.

She spent many years working as a seamstress for Levi Strauss and Strickland Cotton Mill. Lovingly sewing for family and friends in her free time, always sharing her time and talents with those she cared about. A woman of strong Christian faith, she was baptized in the river and remained devoted to her church throughout her life. She took great pride in raising a loving family, which was one of her greatest blessings. She enjoyed traveling, canoeing, and spending time in the beauty of the outdoors. She also had a special love for flowers, finding joy in their beauty and simple pleasures.

She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Lynn Wilhelm; sons, Staff Sgt. Roy Carroll Register and Charles Register, Jr and siblings.

Mervin is survived by her daughters, Gail Williams (Tony) of Valdosta, GA, Linda Carter of Dasher, GA, Judy Earley of Albany, GA and Debra Pohlenz of New York City, NY; grandchildren, Tony Williams Jr. (Tammy), Wayne Williams (Christy), Tina Harden, Charlotte Paulk (Ashley Jr.), Karen Frey (Donald), Felicia Cannon (Jason), Kimberly King (Nick), Travis Pohlenz (Amber), Charles “Chuck” Register III, Roy Register and Melissa Richarson and a number of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 5, 2026, in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with a private family burial to follow in Friendship Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior. The family wishes to extend a special thank you for the care and compassion that their mother received while in the Presbyterian Home especially from Wendy and Maggie. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Wilhelm family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.