Wilma Louise Wilson was born in Casper, Wyoming on November 1, 1926. She left this world on January 16, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Robert Wilson; a cousin who was as close as a brother, Gordan Todd; her sister, Helen Davis; her daughter-in-law, Judy Wilson; and one grandson, Clive Blackwell.
She is survived by her children: Charles Wilson and his wife, Margie; Jim Wilson; Richard Wilson and his wife, Susan; Carol Blackwell and her husband, Ron; and John Wilson and his wife, Beth. In addition, she is survived by 11 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great grandchildren, as well as numerous close friends.
In her youth, Wilma was very active and loved to ride bikes and play sports. She was involved in her local church ministries, including teaching Sunday School here at Inglewood Baptist Church. In 1969, she was selected as Mother of the Year in IBCs newsletter.
Wilma met and married Emmett Wilson in Casper, Wyoming and they celebrated 61 years together. Wilmas focus was taking care of her husband and raising their five children. She was Emmetts helpmate and took care of their family, both in success and in hard times, all of which she faced with strength and courage. She lived a long, happy life and was an excellent example of the woman described in Proverbs 31. Her children truly did arise and call her blessed.
The family will receive friends at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Inglewood Baptist Church, 1901 South Carrier Parkway. The funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday there with burial to follow at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Her sons, Pastor Charles Wilson and Pastor John Wilson will officiate.
SERVICES
Visitation
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Inglewood Baptist Church
1901 S. Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
Funeral Service
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
11:30 AM
Inglewood Baptist Church
1901 S. Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
Graveside Service
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery Lane 3
2000 Mounta
Dallas, TX 75211