Susie Kathern Wilson

Susie Kathern Wilson obituary, Louisville, KY

Susie Kathern Wilson

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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

1429 Walnut Street, Shelbyville, KY 40065

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Susie Wilson Obituary

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Susie Kathern Wilson, age 93 of New Castle, Kentucky passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025.  She was born on October 22, 1931 in New Castle, Kentucky to the late Daniel and Nanny Walford Bolin. Susie was one of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1966.  

In addition to her parents, Susie was preceded in death by her husband, James Wilson; and her son, Larry Wilson.

Susie leaves to cherish her memory her children, Leonard Wilson (Donna), Sherry Crum (Larry), Henry Wilson, Margie Nichols (William) and Marcus Wilson (Deborah); 13 grandchildren and 13 great-granchildren; her daughter-in-law, Teresa Wilson; and a host of family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at the Shelbyville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1429 Walnut Street, Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065 on October 11, 2025 at 4pm.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

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Memorial service

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

1429 Walnut Street, Shelbyville, KY 40065

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