A Celebration of Life for Marie Wilson, 82, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with Chaplain Paul Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Wilson died Thursday, Mar. 1, 2012, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 12, 1929, in Hamilton, Kan., the daughter of George B. and Sarah A. Graves Muse. She attended schools in Hamilton.
Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker. She served as president and historian for the Woodlawn PTA. She was a member of the EHU, and previously worked in the figure salon at Ramada Inn. She enjoyed making clothes and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and especially enjoyed holidays.
She married Wiley C. Wilson on Feb. 25, 1949, in Madison, Kan., and together they shared 63 years of marriage. He survives of the home.
Other survivors include four daughters, Sandra Hamlin and husband Ken, St. Joseph, Mo., Anita Bell and husband Leon, Tonganoxie, Teresa Treanor and husband Mike, Lawrence, and Cindy Glenn and husband Dave, Lecompton; a sister, Marjorie Rollins, Marrero, La.; eight grandchildren, Melissa, Wylie, Heather, Thomas, Connor, Lauren, Chris, and Geoffrey; and nine great grandchildren, Morgan, Molly Jo, Sydney, Jessica, Ellie, Aaron, Sean, Sophia, and Finn.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Visiting Nurses, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Dear Wiley,
My sister, Barbara Crews, alerted me to the recent loss of your wife Marie. I never had the pleasure of knowing her or your daughters or of even seeing you since we were very young, but I wanted you to know that my thoughts are with you and your family. I can still remember the many times that I came to your home. God Bless!
Roger Ewing
Uncle Wiley and family, some of my fondest memories were our family visits. Aunt Marie will be missed by all of us. I am so sorry that our being so far away has kept us apart. Our prayers are with you.
Dear Family-
So many good memories to cherish from her. She was always so nice and always wanted to talk about how you are doing. Stay strong T and sisters!
With love Rachel and Bill Norton
Wiley & Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Marie was such a beautiful person and we loved her just as if she was our own grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. Much love to you all.
Teresa,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences, and rest assured that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick and Jane Tilghman
Wiley and family,
So sorry to read of in L.J.W about Marie. We are down in Florida and will not be able to attend the service. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of you.
Fred & Linda Shirk
Teresa and family, I was sad to read about the passing of your mother, as a friend from the past, I offer my condolences and offer up this prayer for you and your family, On this day may you find the peace that only Christ has to offer, may you allow Him to wrap your lives in His arms and share His strength with you, and may He be the Rock that you lean on during this difficult time. God bless you.
As a little girl in TN, I’d be so excited when we came to visit family. The first place to stop was Grandma and Grandpa Wilson’s house, then go just a little farther and stop at Uncle Wiley’s and Aunt Marie’s. I can still see her coming out the back porch to the car waving hello. She always gave good hugs and had the biggest smile on her face. Many of the worlds problems were solved at her kitchen table……or maybe just some of mine. She had a gentle way about her, that told you that “you” were special.I will miss her.
Aunt Marie was such a sweetheart all my life. She was the first lady I remember after Momma and Grandma Wilson circa 1948, a beautiful young lady with cold black hair.
I am so glad she had a happy life and wonderful family.
with love,
Joe Phillips (Sister-in-Law Ruth Wilson’s oldest son)
Aunt Marie was a very loving woman and was very proud of her daughters, sons-in-laws and grandchildren. Her pain and suffering is finally over and we should all rejoice for that. May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.