Mimi Wilson

Mimi Wilson, born Mildred Jane Brown on August 25, 1934, in Kearney, Nebraska, daughter of the late Helyn and Robert Brown, passed away on August 22, 2025. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by family, and pursued her education at the University of Missouri, where she earned both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Music Education. Later, she continued her studies at USC, completing a second Master's degree in the Arts. Mimi valued education and carried this into her professional life as a teacher, while also supporting her husband, William (Bill) Wilson, as he advanced in his medical career.

Mimi and Bill built their life together across the country, living in New York, Texas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, and California. Along the way, they raised five children-Susan, Chris, Nancy, Bill, and AliceAnn. She worked in schools, taught music, and contributed to her communities through service roles such as Girl Scout leader, PTA president, and church volunteer. Her life reflected a balance of family commitment and professional involvement in education and the arts.

In California, Mimi returned to her passion for theater. She co-founded the New Place Theater Company and later directed productions at the Norris Theater in Rolling Hills, including an annual "Christmas Carol" and the creation of the long-running "Shakespeare on the Meadow" series. In addition to her affinity for great stories and fine writing, Mimi had a deep love of family gatherings at the shore and a talent for growing hydrangeas and African violets. Later in life, she also became an accomplished painter, finding joy and expression in her artwork. Through her work in theater, her dedication to teaching, and her role as a mother and grandmother, Mimi leaves a lasting legacy that connects family, education, and the arts. Mimi is survived by her brother Robert, her five children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Services for Mimi will be held on Saturday, August 30,2025 at Busch Funeral Home, 163 Avon-Belden Road, Avon Lake, Ohio , 44012 . Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am . Christian Burial at Ridge Hill Cemetery , Lorain, Ohio.

For those that are not able to attend that services, but still want to attend in some way, the family has decided to live stream the services. They can be viewed at the following link: https://my.gather.app/remember/mildred-wilson-2025 (The link will be live 10 minutes before the start of the service)