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Hildria Wilson Obituary

Hildria Wilson CHESAPEAKE - Hildria Wilson, 72, passed away June 25, 2011 in Elizabeth City, N.C. She was born Dec. 31, 1938 in Gibbs, N.C. Hildria retired from Sentara as a CNA after 26 years of service. She was a member of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Donna Mayfield; seven sons, Douglas Basnight, Sherman, John, Norman, Mallachi, Terrance and Leslie Wilson; three sisters; five brothers; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2201 Wingfield Ave. A wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 30, 2011.

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Ben Askew & Family

July 5, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Councilman Cliff Hayes & Family

July 1, 2011

Our condolences to the Wilson family. We all know that it takes a village to raise children. But, it takes loving adults to raise a great village. Ms. Wilson will be missed by many. She touched the lives of many of your friends. May you remember the fond memories that you shared with her and remember that "...Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal".

juanita blunt

July 1, 2011

to wilson family god has took a perfect flower from the garden and all the sweetness from this flower leaves a legacy of love in everyone she touched aunt hilda as we called her will be missed

Alice Bazemore

June 30, 2011

Norman,
A good woman will be greatly missed, Mrs. Hildria Wilson. Be encouraged and know God is in control.

a.(butterball) simmons

June 30, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

otha cannady

June 30, 2011

My condolences go out to the WILSON family. Even though your mom will be missed here on earth, she has gone on to a better place and you can apreciate the legacy she has left behind..

Michelle Wood

June 30, 2011

My condolences to the Wilson Family in the passing of their mother. I know Ms Hildria and my mom (Betty Wood) are rejoicing and have a grand time in heaven together.

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