Brenda Wilson's Obituary
Brenda Joyce Wilson, 83, of Stonington, IL passed away December 17, 2023, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.
Brenda was born September 20, 1940, in Sesser, IL, the daughter of Phillip Sheridan and Margaret Catherine (Eubanks) Whitlow. She married Billy Morris Wilson on June 8, 1977, at the First Baptist Church, in Stonington, IL.
Brenda worked as a secretary for Carpenter’s Union Local #742 in Decatur, IL where she met her husband, Bill. She later retired and became a homemaker. During her leisure time she loved spending time with her family and friends.
Surviving are her children, Phillip Hamell (Tammy) of Mt. Auburn, IL, Lori Ann Melzer of Stonington, IL, and Becky Wilson-Lusk of Avon, IN; 7 grandchildren: Bridget Willard (Josh), Brandon Hamell (Brie), Catherine Rhodes (Jacob), P.J. Talley (Cody), David Lusk, Madelyn Lusk and Molly Lusk; and 10 great-grandchildren, Dalton Willard, McKenzie Willard, Bailey Hamell, Dexter Hamell, Declan Hamell, Tristan Keith, Hunter Harp, Ryleigh Rhodes, Chloe Talley and Addison Talley. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Joan Whitlow of Beardstown and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded by her parents, her husband and her brother Roger Lee Whitlow.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday December 21, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Stonington, IL. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be at Old Stonington Cemetery.
Memorials: First Baptist Church Stonington, IL.
The Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the services of Brenda.
Condolences may be sent to her family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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