Marian A. Wilson Obituary
Marian A. Wilson, 84, of Clanton, Alabama passed away on December 26, 2025, at her residence in Clanton, Alabama.
She was born on January 9, 1941, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Mary Friedbauer.
Marian was a very talented seamstress and gardener, and was often recognized as the friendly face at the 205 Chevron for many years, where she was a cashier.
Surviving are her Daughter, Debra (Mickey) Sansom; Son, Kenny (Robin) Wilson; Grandson, Jeremy (Kacy) Baker; Granddaughters, Jessica (Bradley) Neave and Jamie (Tim) Harmon; Grandsons, Buddy (Robin) Wilson and Justin (Bridget) Wilson; Great-Grandchildren Kaden Baker, Lydia and Lela Beadlecomb, Tripp, Eli, and Ana Wilson, Bella Wilson, Bauer and Beckett Neave; Sisters, Dorothy (Jessie) Moore and Suzanne McGlauthlin; Numerous extended family.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Joseph and Mary Agnes Boris Friedbauer; Son, Michael James Wilson; Father of her children, James Douglas Wilson; Brother, William "Bill" Friedbauer; Sisters, Louise Smoot, Elizabeth Ligget and Infant sister, Josephine Friedbauer; Brother-in-law, Mack McGlauthlin.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home in the Chapel.
Services will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home in the Chapel with Pastor Eddie Lightsey officiating.
Interment will follow in Martin Memorial Cemetery, Clanton, Alabama.
Pallbearers: Jeremy Baker, Kaden Baker, Brady Baker, Buddy Wilson, Justin Wilson, Tim Harmon and Honorary Pallbearer: Bradley Neave.
Martin Funeral Home directing.
You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.
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1300 4th Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045
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