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Dana Lynn Wilson
1964 - 2010
Dana Lynn Wilson
1964 - 2010
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BORN
1964
DIED
2010
Dana Wilson Obituary
Dana was a native and lifelong resident of Wichita Falls and was a graduate off S. H. Ryder High School. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She loved basketball and especially loved dogs.
Survivors include a son, Coby Wilson of Wichita Falls; daughter, Heather Bree Wilson of Henrietta; mother, Sue Moss and husband, Tracy; father, Reno Collins and wife, Sheila, all of Wichita Falls. Dana was preceded in death by a brother, Hobey Dale Collins and a sister, Cody Collins Wyche. Other survivors include siblings, Curt Allen Collins Danielle Laster, Wesley Mitchell and Joshua Collins; aunts, Mikie Smith, Sherry Morton, Barbara Reardon, and Pat Karolides, all of Wichita Falls; nephew, Austin Wyche of Tyler, Texas, numerous cousins, special friend, Robby and her beloved dog ' P. J. '
Visitation will be Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity.
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Kevin Foster
April 12, 2010
I knew Dana since the 8th grade. We used to have alot of great times, Curt, Clark, Kelly and Dana. What a blessing to know her. I have not been in touch for almost 20 years and deeply regret it. As for me and my family, we will continue to pray for all. God Bless
Kelly Jackson DeJager
April 8, 2010
I met Dana in 6th grade at Skate Whirl and she ended up going to school with my sister, Kim. I knew Cody and Curt too. I can't believe she is gone so soon. God Bless you Dana and your family.
Charla (Clements) Stampfli
March 23, 2010
Dana and I had some wild times running around in high school. Each time I'd see her over the years, we'd laugh and carry-on about, "you remember when..." Always full of laughter and fun; never in a bad mood, living life to its fullest. It was difficult seeing her unable to breathe; its comforting to know she can breathe easy now and be free of pain. My heart goes out to Bree, Coby, Sue and family. Please find comfort in knowing how many lives Dana touched and left beautiful memories on each.
Herb and Lynda Edmonson
March 22, 2010
Sue and Tracy, Reno and Sheila
We extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Dana. We did not have the honor of knowing her but have the utmost love for all her family. We were so sorry to hear as a friend called to let us know today. Please know that you all are in our prayers for comfort and strength for each of you. I don't know how a mother and father can do this three times in their lifetime. Only Faith, Hope and Love will give you courage as the hard days come later. Just remember, Herb and I will always be thinking of you and wishing we could have known Dana as well as Hobey and Cody. She looked so much like you, Sue. Remember the good times.
Again we send our love and condolences to each of her loved ones and friends who will miss her dearly.
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March 22, 2010
I haven't seen Dana since our early highschool years - was had such fun times at Barwise cheerleading and hanging out! I will never forget her or her family since we share the Tornado experience and sitting under the bridge by French Quarter Apartments watching all the debris!! Each time we come to Wichita Falls to visit I show my daughters and tell them about me and my friend that day. May God Bless all of you in this sorrowful time -
Rhonda Kowalick Walker - Arkansas City, Kansas
March 22, 2010
Sue & Reno - We were really shocked and saddened to learn of Dana's passing. We are very sorry for your loss and please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and in the days ahead. With Love, Aunt Betty and Your Cousins Linda (Sissy) and Kristy
Bylinda Bunch-Voigt
March 22, 2010
Dana was such a beautiful person and every time I saw her she was always so full of life and smiling. I have alot of fond memories from the racing days at Col C's and Dana would always come up and hug my neck and ask how I was doing. My deepest sympathy to Dana's kids and family...your mom, daughter, and sister was truly a beautiful person with an infectious smile! Please give my brother Brent a big hug and until we meet again! With deepest respect, Bylinda Bunch-Voigt
Misty
March 22, 2010
Dana, You were such a beautiful free spirit. So full of life, always able to bring a smile to our faces. It doesn't seem fair that you were taken from us so soon, but God has a plan for you. You keep them laughing up there in heaven and we'll see you when we get there. (you give Amy a hug for me) Sincerely, Misty ( and from two that asked me to express their condolences, Patrick and Darrell)
March 21, 2010
I would like to send my condolances to the family of Dana Wilson. Sue, I am so sorry for your loss.
Carolyn Bland
Wichita Falls, TX
Mike Jay
March 21, 2010
Good bye old friend thank you for all your help the years when I was unable to help myself. I will never forget you and pray that we will see each other again.
some day mike jay
Carl Browning
March 21, 2010
I hadn't seen Dana in 20 years but she was often on my mind. We had such a wonderful friendship in our early years. What a wonderful spirit and great friend she was. I will miss her dearly just like I have the last 20 years.
Kay Lynne Nance-Gandy
March 20, 2010
Hadn't seen Dana in years, but will never forget her. Was so sad to hear of her passing. Will always remember the good times we shared. She will live on in our memories. Gone, but never forgotten.
Donna Green
March 20, 2010
I am so thankful for Dana and all the times she was there looking out for my son, Adam. Coby and Adam have been friends since they were teenagers and I know how much Adam loves Dana. She was always so full of life when I saw her, even when she was feeling bad she would smile and talk about our boys and always make me laugh. Dana will be missed by so many who knew her and loved her. Our deepest sympathy and love to Coby, Sue and all of Danas family and friends. Sincerely
Donna Green
Kaye Brown
March 20, 2010
So full of life, so full of love. I mourn the loss of a friend because friends are very hard to find. Dana would stop in the middle of a sentence to say I love you. I know when my time comes she will be at heaven's gate with Penny to greet me. Til we meet again, I love you.
Kaye
Kathy Risner Iglehart
March 20, 2010
Can't stop thinking about all the crazy fun times we had together.What a beautiful soul gone to soon.You lit up a room when you walked in with that smile and laugh.There is a song called FLY by Celine Dion that is your song I hope your family hears it soon.My thoughts and prayers are with your family.You are not suffering anymore and I know Cody was waiting for you at heavens gate. All my love,Kathy Risner Iglehart
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