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Myrtle Wilson Obituary
She was a lifelong resident of Gloucester, Va., and enjoyed reading, gardening, and cooking. She had a deep passion for serving the Lord and her community, and an unconditional love for her family and friends. She was a member of First Morning Star Baptist Church where she served faithfully until her health declined.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, George Gregory Sr. and Gladys Stokes Gregory; her brother, George Gregory Jr.; and three sisters, Margaret G. Simms, Audrey G. Ward, and Grace B. Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving and devoted husband, Ernest E Wilson; seven daughters, Marilyn Jarvis (James) of Newport News, Va.; Yvonne Jones (Linwood) of Fort Washington, Md.; Jewel Jackson (Samuel), Starmander Lewis (John), and LaContiss Donaldson (Walter) of Gloucester, Va.; Jannis Franklin (Samuel) of White Plains, Md.; and Kitty Spearman (Robert) of Mitchellville, Md.; two sons, Ernest E. Wilson III (Darlene) and Troy Wilson (Joyce) of Gloucester, Va.; 18 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, July 25, 2009, at First Morning Star Baptist Church with the Rev. Haywood Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewell Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2009, at First Morning Star Baptist Church.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Carter Funeral Home. Guestbook available at www.carterfuneralhomes.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Myrtle Wilson
Ericka Corbin Lassiter (Cissy)
July 30, 2009
Family, I was sadden to hear about the loss of Cousin Myrtle. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cousin Myrtle was always on the list of stops while traveling down Guinea Rd with my Dad (Bubba). The Wilson home was always a must. I will hold on to all the great memories. I love you all! God Bless you doing this difficult time.
Bernice Goode & Portia Goode-Hurd
July 30, 2009
Starmander and the Wilson family. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Ms. Myrtle. May God help you through this difficult time.
God Bless,
Kimberly Lee
July 29, 2009
To Mr. Wilson & All of the Wilson Siblings,
The homegoing service for Mrs. Wilson was beautiful and it epitomized the life that she lived. From a child I can remember the expressions of love and praise she would give me right on up until the last time I saw her in May of this year. She always commented about my hair and how it was good to see me. From Sunday School teacher to Sunday School Supertindent, she loved and knew the names of all of the children at First Morning Star and throughout Gloucester. Even to the end she would often say: 'You always show your love for your parents by your actions and I am so proud of the person that you have become'. Words like that will stick with me and always speak volumes about the person she was and the legacy she leaves behind. May God bless and keep you in the days ahead and just knowing that she was always giving praise to God should be a comfort.
With Love,
Tiffany Redcross
July 28, 2009
I will miss Mrs. Wilson. She was always such a sweet and pretty lady! When my twin sister Kristi and I were kids she always remembered our birthday! Mrs. Wilson always had a hug and a kiss for you! I last saw her on Women's Day this year at church. She said to me, "Keep doing what you're doing, honey! You look good, I love you!" I'll always you love you too, Mrs. Wilson!!!
July 26, 2009
Yvonne...My Friend, My cousin, My deepest sympathy.......I loved Ma Myrtle. I Know Your Pain. Tina Pinkney-LLoyd
Carl & Audrey Lemon
July 25, 2009
Dear Starmander,
We were deeply sadden to hear of loss of your mother. She will be missed by so many because she was such a caring person. I know its going to be hard but try to think of all the happy times and the smiles she bought to the many friends whose paths she crossed.
We all loved her but god loved her best.
So find comfort in knowing that she's in heaven now still spreading joy.
With deepest sympathy,
Carl and Audrey Lemon
Teri Redcross-Ali
July 25, 2009
The Wilson Family,
You have our deepest sympathy in the homegoing of your loved one. Miss Mrytle was a such a sweet and caring person. I will always remember her lovely smile and how she always referred to me a "darling". She never forgot a face or name. Miss Mrytle always made you feel so special. Your mom was blessed and may you have many blessed memories of her. God Bless You!
Gloria Meekins-Farrow
July 25, 2009
To Marilyn and The Wilson Family:
I am so sorry to learn of Mrs. Wilson's passing. She was an exceptional woman who always gave her best to God and people. I admired her a great deal. Whenever I saw her, she always seemed to be so happy to see me. She had a way of making you feel special.May your memories of her comfort you during this time of bereavement.
Bob (Popeye) and Mary Kay Carter
July 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are you with you and your family. She was a wonder ful person; also had a smile and a kind word to everyone.May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celelbrate a life well lived. God bless you, Ernest
Toni Steward & Family
July 25, 2009
To the Wilson Family, We were so sadden to hear of the passing of your mother this week. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you during this very sad time. Please know that she is with God and despite her leaving you, she will always be with you in Spirit. Hold onto your faith in knowing she is in a better place free of pain and worry. Always remember you are not alone.
Irving Graves
July 25, 2009
July 25,2009
My condolences to the family.Mrs Wilson was a true friend that really helped me in December 2006 when I lost my mother. She would always say to me Irving you will be blessed for stopping by to say hello. I would walk in the house and all I could see was that smile.God bless she is looking down with that smile.
phyllis carter-ely
July 24, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Dorothy Johnson Sports (Terry) & Family
July 24, 2009
To the Wilson Family:
No matter how long the Lord gives us with the ones we love... it is still hard to say goodbye. Please know that I share your grief. May God give you all the strength you need during this difficult time and in the days to come. With heartfelt sympathy.....Dorothy Johnson Sports
Velda Brown
July 24, 2009
To the Wilson Family:
It saddened our hearts to hear
that your mother has gone on to her Heavenly Home.We will keep the remembrance of her in
our hearts, especially her lovely smile and kind words.
May God Blessings shower upon each and every one of you during this time of need.
Dorothy,Velda and Latoya Brown
July 24, 2009
DEAREST WILSON FAMILY, MISS MYRTLE WILL TRULY BE MISSED, HER WARM SMILE AND CARING WAYS WILL BE REMEMBERED BY ALL WHO WAS FORTUNATE TO CROSS HER PATH.PLEASE KNOW THAT WE FEEL YOUR PAIN,MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP EACH OF YOU,YOU'RE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LOVE, JOAN STUBBS, BRENDA HALL,ANNETTE ELEY AND THE STUBBS FAMILY
P.J. (Paul) Washington
July 24, 2009
To The Wilson Family,
Our Heart was deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Our Prayers are with you now and forever.
From Paul, Lisa, P.J. and Licia Washington
Peggy Lewis
July 24, 2009
Kitty and family,
As you already know, your mother was a true inspiration to so many people. She never met a stranger, and a dear friend for life. No matter where we "bumped into to one another" at the point, she always shared her loving smile and wanted to hear all about what we'd been up to since the last visit. My kids fell in love with "Ms Myrtle" and always enjoyed our chance visits. Please know that we are praying that God will continue to bless you with the strength you will need to endure your loss thru your fond memories and the love shared by so many others.
God Bless,
Peggy Poland Lewis
Hermione Gregory
July 24, 2009
Hi, My condolences to the family. My prays are with you.
Hermione Gregory
July 24, 2009
To Judy, Eddie, Star and John
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to your family. We will keep you in prayer as you adjust to your loss.
James & Dot Wallace
July 24, 2009
Our condolences to the family . You loved her , but GOD loved her best . She was a beautiful person to be around . Willie and Mary Bynum
Sheree Alston
July 24, 2009
Starmander,Connie,Champ,Troy, Elijah & Wilson Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a sweet person. She always had a kind word to say. Always. I recently found out that she was in the hospital. There are some people whose spirit is so invincible that you expect them to go on and on. They do. In your memories each others faces and people outside your family whose lives she has touched. My daughters said that they will always remember how she would pinch and kiss their cheeks and how kind she was to them not some time but all of the time. Time would pass and we wouldn't run into her or see her but when you did it was never awkward because she always had the same sweet smile and kind countenance not to mention a snazzy dresser. It was like you had been seeing her all of the time. You all are so very Blessed to have had her as a mother grandmother etc. Her life and spirit speaks volumes. I could go on and mention some of the funny things she would say or her sage advice she didn't hesitate to give me sometime. As I have read the guest book I can truly say that all of the kind things that have been said are true. We should be thoughtful and wonder when it is our time to meet our maker what will people honestly say about us? Will it honestly be an accurate account of how we treated our family friends and community or will it be words only to comfort our family. May God continue to be a comfort to you and keep you in His perfect peace is our family's prayer for you all.
Sheree Alston
Lisa Alston-Nagel
Jennifer & Kim Alston
Gloucester, VA
July 23, 2009
To the Wilson Family:
We are sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother.
Starmander and Judy:
You were our class mates and we wish your family peace.
Sincerely,
Bernice Thomas and Faye and Karl Lemon
kim berry
July 23, 2009
may god bless and keep you, during your time of grief and remember god will take good care of you.
July 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John Jones
July 23, 2009
To the Wilson Family:
Sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Helen Jones Greensboro, North Carolina
July 23, 2009
May God keep you strong during this difficult time.
Cousin Myrt was special to me also.
She will truly be missed.
Teresa Myers-Poirier
Teresa Myers-Poirier
July 23, 2009
May God keep you strong during this difficult time.
Cousin Myrt was special to me also.
She will truly be missed.
Teresa Myers-Poirier
Rev. & Mrs Marcellus (Annette) Harris
July 23, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
July 23, 2009
To: Cousin Ernest and Family,
Cousin Myrt was especially special to me. Every time I saw her, she had something very sweet to say to me. I will truly miss her.
May God continue to Bless all of you and keep you strong during this difficult time.
July 23, 2009
July 23, 2009
I have just read of Mrs. Wilson's passing and was so sorry to hear about it. She was so sweet to all of my family when my brother Carl Stallings died so suddenly. Carl worked with Troy. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Rosalie Drewry, Wakefield VA
Minister Lovie Brown
July 23, 2009
To Connie and Family,
I'm just hearing about the passing of your beautiful mother. She was one of the most loving and caring people I've known and she never forget anybody from the class of 1971. When I bought my PT Cruiser some years back she said to me "Lovie, if you don't do anything else keep the tires clean and looking good". Yes, she also had a great sense of humor. May God continue to be your strength and constant help at this time. Be always blessed in Him. With much Love always.
Kenny Richardson
July 23, 2009
Ernest (Champ) & Troy,
Your mother was a person who seemed to be able to bring joy to people just my her meer presents. I remember visiting First Morning Star Baptist Church one sunday morning and how welcome I felt just by seeing her smiling face. She will be remembered and missed by many people. I will keep your and your family in my prayers.
Pat Billups-Slater
July 23, 2009
Mothers are precious and so special. I know Mrs. Wilson gave you all so much love because it shows. I also know that you all loved your mother so very much. May the grace of God comfort you. She has crossed over to the other side where there is no more pain and suffering. She has traded her white uniform for a White Robe. She will be missed by all. My prayers are for you. Cherish her memories. To God be the glory!
Larry F. Forrest
July 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Regina Burrell
July 23, 2009
Champ, Darlene & Starmander, you have my deepest sympathy. I was sadden to hear about the loss of your mother. She was such a sweet person. May God Bless you and your family.
Rita & Etta Green
July 23, 2009
To Connie & The Family,
My mother and I have just learned of the passing of your dear mother. We are so sorry for your loss. Ms. Mrytle was so much fun to be around, and I will always remember her bright smile, her beautiful head of hair and how she was always such a sharp dresser. Just know that she is at home with Jesus, living in her beautiful mansion with her new glorified body. Always hold dear to the precious memories of Ms. Mrytle and keep them close to your heart. I pray for you and the rest of the families strength during this most difficult of times. God bless each of you.
Love To All
July 23, 2009
Sincerest sympathy is extended to each of you in your loss.
May all your memories bring you comfort and peace.
My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Dorothy C. Cooke
Gloucester
Michael Combs
July 23, 2009
To The Wilson Family,
On behalf of the entire Combs family we extend our condolences of the passing of Mrs.Wilson. She has always been an inspiration, an encourager, a good neighbor, and as well as a good friend to us. Her love for her family and her community was evident each and everyday.
Her faith in God and the things she stood for are her gifts to all of us. Her life was an example we all should aspire to, for she was an exceptional woman.
The ability to recall good memories are truly a gift from God. No one can ever change them or take them away. We carry them forever and they are a daily source of comfort.
May God bless you all as we honor the lady I dearly call "Ms. Myrtle".
Pastor Michael Turner, Sr.
July 23, 2009
To the Wilson Family:
May the precious memories of Sister Wilson's joyful spirit sustain you in the days ahead. "Be not dismayed whate'er betide, God will take care of you."
Deloris & John Catlett
July 23, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roslyn Billups
July 23, 2009
To The Family Of Mrytle Wilson
Please accept my sincere condolences for the lost of your dear mother. Mrs. Wilson was one of the icons of my childhood. She always had that beautiful smile, a warm greeting and that special twinkle in her eyes. She will be greatly missed. Connie, stay strong my friend. Your mom is in a much better place and God's angels are smiling
Deacon and Deaconess Ted Jackson
July 23, 2009
To the Wilson Family
My wife and I were saddened to learn of the death of your mother. She has truly fought a good fight and now God has seen her struggles and has called her home from labor to rest. We know how your heart is hurting, but we, also, know that God will be with you as you go through these days of saddness. We will keep all of you in our prayers and ask that God give you the strength to endure. Remember, if you are feeling too weak to walk through this, God will pick you up and carry you. The only thing you have to do is to ask Him. You have our love.
Eddie & Faye Washington
July 23, 2009
In celebration and in memory of Cousin Myrt:
She touched the lives of so many people and made this world a brighter and better place. We will miss her.
With Love and Sympathy,
Eddie, Faye, Ashley, Eddie Jr.
Goat & Sandra Blackburn
July 23, 2009
Troy, Joyce and the entire Wilson family, please know that we share your loss. Mrs. Wilson was a dear person and will be missed by everyone who knew her.
christopher carter
July 23, 2009
Mother Wilson, loved to Usher people into the house of the Lord. God is using her as one of his heavenly Ushers. What a LOVING SPIRIT SHE HAD. May God bless you all during this season in your lives.
Pastor Chris C. Carter
New Hope Baptist Church
Hampton VA.
Thomas & Katherine Jarvis & Family
July 23, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Myrna Brown-Granger
July 23, 2009
To the Entire Wilson Family:
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your MOST PRECIOUS ANGEL. I will always remember her vibrant and contagious smile. May God's Bountiful Blessings continue to shower upon each of you. Take care of yourselves and God will do the rest.
Loving You All to Life,
Amelia Davis Hodges
July 23, 2009
I have just learned today of the passing of your loved one, Mrs. Wilson. She was a beautiful person and always had a kind word for me. I loved talking with her. Family, you have my deepest sympathy as you struggle with your loss.
Denise Pickett
July 23, 2009
Aunt Marilyn and family
I are sorry to hear of your loss. It may seem hard now but just know that God only gives us what we can bear. I am hear for you if you need anything, or just someone to talk to. I love all of you!
Niecy and family
Earnst H Wilkerson
July 23, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cynthia Taylor
July 23, 2009
Connie and Wilson family. I was deeply sadden to hear of the passing of your wife, mom, and grandmother. You all have been on my mind and your all are in my thoughts and prayers. I want you all to know that you have my deepest condolences.
Cynthia Jimmerson/Taylor
William & Marion Smith
July 23, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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