Gwen J. Wilson's Obituary
Decatur-Gwen J. Wilson, 91, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Gwen was born July 24, 1923, in a farmhouse in rural Dalton City and the daughter of Earl and Genevieve (Smith) Cruit. She graduated from Bethany Township High School in 1942. She was a retired farmer and member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and PEO. Gwen volunteered with the YWCA and DMH Auxiliary, loved ballroom dancing, and watching her beloved St. Louis Cardinals. She also enjoyed fishing, traveling, and entertaining at her home. Gwen married Dean M. Wilson March 9, 1943, in Miami, Florida. They shared over seventy-one wonderful years together.
Gwen leaves behind her husband, Dean of Decatur; children, Jim Wilson and wife Donna of Portland, Oregon; Dee Buker and husband Cuyler of Macon; and Dave Wilson and wife Kathy of Macon; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Gwen was reunited in Heaven with her parents, two brothers, and son, Bill Wilson.
Gwen’s children would like to give a special thanks to Dr. William Franklin, the nurses and staff with ICU South and Ortho 3500 at DMH. They would most of all like to thank their parents’ wonderful caregivers, who made it possible for their parents to stay in their own home.
A celebration service for Gwen’s life will be held at 11 AM Saturday, November 15, 2014, in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1360 W. Main St, Decatur. Memorials are suggested to Westminster Presbyterian Women.
The family of Gwen J. Wilson is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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