Marie "Celene" Wilson's Obituary
Arkansas – Marie “Celene” Wilson (Moody) departed this life August 23rd, 2018 in Calico Rock, AR.
She was born November 3rd, 1943 in Taylorville, IL. She married LaVerne Wilson on December 28th, 1975 and was preceded in death by both husband and mother, Jacqueline Moody (Martin). She has three siblings, Greg Moody and wife Margaret, Bobby Moody and wife Kathy, and Mary Moody.
She graduated from Taylorville High School. She worked for Kemper Insurance as an underwriter and retired from insurance when her first grandchild was born. Celene and LaVern divided their time in retirement between their homes in Illinois and Florida.
She was a loving stepmother to Cindi Wilson and husband John Peterson of Eugene, Oregon, Debbie Fitzpatrick and husband Mike of Calico Rock, Arkansas, and Jay Wilson and wife Karen of Kansas City, Missouri. Grandchildren are Mason Campbell, Kirsten Johnston (Campbell), Andrew Wilson, Sam Wilson, and Katelynn Bricker. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, August 27, 2018, from 1 pm until the service time of 2 pm at the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, Rev. Joel Ruppert, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Cemetery.
The family of Marie “Celene” Wilson is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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