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E. WILSON Obituary
E. ETHEL WILSON (Age 87)
On Monday, February 9, 2015, Ethel Wilson, of Potomac, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late Charles Lindburgh Wilson; mother of Charles L. Wilson, Jr. and Cynthia L. Wilson; grandmother of Hailey Savannah Wilson; and friend of Uncle Tommy Clarke. Ethel Wilson was born in Sylva, NC on November 28, 1927. After high school, Ethel left Sylva and made the journey to Washington, DC. Ethel met her future husband Charles Wilson whom she married in 1955. They fell in love and were destined to take advantage of all that Washington had to offer. Ethel enrolled in college and joined the National Security Agency where she had a successful 33 year career. In the evenings Ethel worked alongside Charles purchasing residential and commercial real estate and developing property. Together they led a rewarding life. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Potomac United Methodist Church, 10300 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 on Saturday, February 14 at 11 a.m. Interment Norbeck Memorial Park. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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February 13, 2015
Cindy, I was so sad to hear of the passing of your mom. Please know that I am thinking about you and your family. My condolences, Sue (Charlie's sister)
Dianne Stubbins
February 12, 2015
Ethel, you have been a great friend. I am so glad we have kept in touch. You will be missed. Peace be with you and your family.
Cynthia Wilson
February 11, 2015
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