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Mae Wilson Obituary
WILSON MAE FRANCES CLOWNEY WILSON Entered into eternal life on Friday, July 9, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband Edwin F. Wilson, Sr. Left to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted children, Edwin F. Wilson, Jr. (Agnes), Donald J. Wilson, Sr. (Linda), Yvonne Anderson, Eleanor Wilson-Lindsay (James) and Joyce A. Wilson; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters; one brothers; a host of other loving relatives and friends. On Thursday, July 15, 2010 a wake will be held at the McGUIRE FUNERAL HOME, 7400 Georgia Ave., NW from 7 to 9 p.m. On Friday, July 16, 2010 a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 2019 Rhode Island Ave., NE at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mae Wilson
Raye J. Montague
August 1, 2010
What a beautiful picture of my best friend, Mae. I am so happy that I was able to visit with her on Tuesday, July 6th as I was heading to Europe. We had a wonderful visit and exchaged "I love you" to each other. God was kind enough to let me visit with her 3 days prior to her transition. Interesting thing though, on that Friday I was in Venice, Italy and I worshiped and lit a candle for Mae in an old Catholic Church as I was on one of the excursions -- not knowing that she was making the transition that day. Mae was the one who inspired my son David to persue attending Morehouse and followed his professional development thru the years. Remember, that I love you all and I share your grief, Mae was the sister that I never had and I will miss her dearly.
Zachery Mitcham
July 30, 2010
My our God, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ provide you with comfort during your time of need.
Much Love,
Zach
July 29, 2010
She was Ma Wilson. She was such a loving person and non-judgemental. She always had a word (actually- many) words of encouragement. I will truly miss her. Love, Valerie Davies
July 23, 2010
J. Denise Davis-Smith
July 23, 2010
Wilson Family,
I was saddened to learn of the loss of your mother.
Simple words cannot erase the pain of your loss. But I know that a lifetime of memories and nearness of your family will help to comfort you during this difficult time.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
In His Love,
J. Denise Davis-Smith
Rhonda Owen-Smith
July 22, 2010
She was Mrs. Wilson or Joyce's mother to me and my family. She welcomed me with open arms and an open heart into her home and family. When she asked about me, she was truly concerned and interested. She was so genuine about everything.
Some of my fondest and funniest memories that have already lasted more than 30 years are when she visited my mother and her new "husband" in Baltimore. It was so hot in the house that she could not believe that my mom's husband was rationing the air condition. I know she could not wait to get out of our hot little house.
I also remember her and "baby" Constance along with Joyce at my wedding reception. We shared many laughs as Constance spun around in her frilly dress on the dance floor.
During about the past 10 to 15 years, she would ask about my mother's health and my mom would ask about hers. In a way, they were kindred spirits.
Her spirit is now at rest without pain and free. It is always hard to lose a family member, friend, classmate, teacher, etc. but when you have such a high regard for the person she was and know the health challenges she faced like a trooper--then you have peace knowing that she is in the arms of our Heavenly Father.
During this time of bereavement, Wilson Family, remember the wonderful, kind and loving person you had the priviledge to count among your family.
Peace, Love, and Blessings to the entire family.
Love, Rhonda Owen-Smith
Pikesville, Maryland
Iris Clowney
July 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and peace.
Love, Iris
Wilhelmenia,Gwendolyn,Annette
Clara Brewer
July 19, 2010
Mae Clowney Wilson, my Spelman sister will be sorely missed. Rest in peace soldier. You fought a good fight, you won your race. You will be remembered.
BRENDA CHALK
July 19, 2010
TO THE FAMILY, OUR HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL, WE LOVED MAE FRANCIS SHE HELPED MAMA RUN THE HOUSE DOWN HERE BY PHONE [ SMILE ] WE LOVE YOU ALL , GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU .YOUR COUSIN BRENDA FAYE CHALK AND SONS DWON AND SHAWN
ANNIE CHALK=KEY
July 19, 2010
I WILL MISS MAE FRANCIS DEEPLY [ HER CALLS MADE MY DAY , BUT GOD IS IN CONTROL, AND HE KNOWS BEST , BUT MY LOVE GOES OUT TO YOU ALL , I WANTED TO COME SO BAD BUT MY HEALTH WOULD NOT PERMIT, I PRAY THAT GOD GIVE EACH OF YOU STRENGHT , PEACE AND MUCH LOVE FROM ALL THE FAMILY I N SALISBURY, AND SPENCER, BRENDA , YOUR AUNT KAY AND FAMILY , WE LOVE YOU ALL , GOD BE WITH YOU , LOVE AUNT ANNIE RUTH [ TYPED BY BRENDA [ LOVE YOU ALL ] BFC
Charles Key
July 18, 2010
Our Thoughts and prayer are with you at this time of sorrow. We will miss our dear cousin Mae Francis. Annie R Key & Charles Key
Sherry Small McCall
July 18, 2010
To the Wilson "Children":
The light of your mother's candle will never go out. She may not be with you in body, but her spirit will live on in your hearts as long as you do. Remember the good times with a smile and love. My prayers are with all of you.
Thanx for putting the pics up.
Shelia Darden
July 18, 2010
My prayers are with the Wilson and Clowney family...Shelia Darden
Agnes Wilson
July 18, 2010
Mama
You left this earth before we were ready to say good-bye, but we will remember that you lived to give us memories too beautiful to forget. There will be a longing for the sound of your voice,and one more touch. There was a quiet sadness when I found out that you were gone. I love you mama.
Edwin F. Wilson III
July 18, 2010
Dear Grandma, I will never forget how sweet and loving you were to me.I have allways loved you. I cannot put a price tag on all the precious times we have had together.You will be in my heart forever. From your Babyboy Eddie.
Davida McKinney
July 18, 2010
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.
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William Clowney jr
July 17, 2010
Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow- William Clowney Jr.
July 17, 2010
WHEN LOSE YOUR MOM YOUR BEST FRIEND IS GONE,NOTHING CAN REPLACE HER.BUT WITH GODS GRACE WE CAN MAKE IT.RIP MAE,WILL KEEP ALL IN PRAYER. MARILYN CLOWNEY -FORD
Judy Mason
July 17, 2010
My deepest condolences to your family. My prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Know that the Lord is a comforter and He is with you.
carolyn clowney-parson
July 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Wilson
July 16, 2010
I love my family!
Grandma lives in us all
Kathy And Malachi
Duane Harris
July 16, 2010
Love the pictures via the slide show.
I saw a few that I was there and vividly remember one I remember some of them - but Aunt Mae was always funny but kept it real on her own terms.
My prayers to the Wilson family - I am unable to make up there but please accept my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort and a smile during today homecoming celebration.
Duane Harris and family. Lithonia, GA
Bernard &Eunice Williams
July 16, 2010
Our prayers and hearts are heavy with you and for you. Sorry we can't be there with you in the physical sense; but please know our heartfelt prayers are being sent to our heaveny father that she is with him and feeling his love and care along with those who have gone before her. I am sure there is Clowney rejoicing....
Earle Clowney
July 16, 2010
When we learned of Mae's transition, we thought of the many expressions that came to us when our sister passed away several years ago. Of all the messages we received, the one which brought the greatest comfort was a poem titled "Thinking of You." It draws a comparison between an individual's life and the flame of a fire. It was sent to us by a member of my church family, and it seems fitting that I share it with other Family members:
"Thinking of You"
Anonymous
Rather than mourn the absence
Of the Flame,
Let us celebrate
How brightly it burned!
Let's comfort one another
With favorite memories
Of sharing times
When we were all together.
Let's celebrate the spirit
Of one very special life,
So in our hearts
The Flame will burn forever.
In the difficult days ahead, we pray that these words will be as comforting to you and your family as they were to us. May God bless you with many happy memories of your beloved mother!
In deepest sympathy and love,
Earle and Hazel
Bertie Robinson & Family
July 15, 2010
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.
July 15, 2010
In this time of our loss we lift you up in prayer. We pray that in our sorrow, you’ll know that God is there. Though we can’t be with you, please know you are all in our thoughts. May you have comfort in knowing that someone so special and loving as my sister Mae Francis and our Aunt Mae will never be forgotten.
Love Walter and Gloria (Phoenix,AZ)
Denise and her family (Columbia, MD)
Bobby and his family (Phoenix, AZ)
Karen and her family (Selden, NY)
Kevin and his family (Oviedo, FL)
Terry and his family (Melborne, FL)
Denise Clowney
July 15, 2010
In this time of our loss we lift you up in prayer. We pray that in our sorrow, you’ll know that God is there. Though we can’t be with you, please know you are all in our thoughts. May you have comfort in knowing that someone so special and loving as my sister Mae Francis and our Aunt Mae will never be forgotten.
Love Walter and Gloria (Phoenix,AZ)
Denise and her family (Columbia, MD)
Bobby and his family (Phoenix, AZ)
Karen and her family (Selden, NY)
Kevin and his family (Oviedo, FL)
Terry and his family (Melborne, FL)
Elaine Norman-Sturkey
July 15, 2010
Ms. Wilson was "Marie's mom" to me. She was funny, full of stories and a delight. She managed her latter years with courage and with a consistently optimistic attitude. She will be missed.
My prayers and condolences to Marie and family. I love you and am available.
Cousin Elaine and the Norman Family
Joann Whitt
July 15, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Johnetta Grimes
July 15, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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Grandma at Malachi Wilson 1st Birthday 2008
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Spellman College Reunion
July 15, 2010
25th Wedding Anniversary
July 15, 2010
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"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."~Psalm 30:5~
Carole Adams
July 15, 2010
God is able and I trust Him to comfort us all in our loss of our dearest Aunt Mae.
Cecilie Lindsay
July 15, 2010
My grandma never lost her tremendous spirit & sense of humor. She is a part of my heart and always will be. I cannot put into words how much I will miss her, but I know that I will always be able to talk to her. Thank you to everyone for the flowers, cards and visits in the past year.
Deborah Bridgewater
July 15, 2010
I offer my heartfelt sympathy to Mother Childs, Carole and family during this time. You are in my prayers that God will comfort you and grant you travelling mercies. Treasure the memories of your dear sister and aunt. Also comfort one another with these words - they that sleep in the Lord shall never be lost - continue steadfastly in the Lord until the end. Love you all, Pastor Deb (Indianapolis, IN)
Velma Bond
July 15, 2010
May God bless your family. Know that Weeping may endureth for a night but Joy cometh in the morning! His grace is sufficient may the joy of the Lord be your strength. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during your time of bereavement and know that the GOD of our salvation will bless and keep you all during this time.
Minister Velma Bond
Indianapolis, IN
Carole Adams
July 15, 2010
Boobie, Heavy, Bunny, Snookie:
I am deeply saddened at the passing of Aunt Mae - my only blood aunt and a family favorite to all. Rest assured, God is able to carry your grief and cares - TRUST HIM! Our family is traveling to be with you on Auntie's homegoing tomorrow - we love you and are keeping you in our prayers.
Indy cuz, Carole M. Adams
Gerald Dendy
July 15, 2010
To the Wilson Family,
Some lives go on forever in the heart and lives they have touched!
In loving memory of a very special life...Mae Frances Wilson.
She forever lives in our hearts!
With Deepest Regret!
Tracey Wilson
July 15, 2010
Grandma,
You are a very special person and I love you very much. I feel so honored to be your granddaughter and to be an alumni of Paul Lawrence Dunbar Senior High, where you taught for over 20 years. Your love for education and thrive to push us to achieve excellence will live on through each and every one of your grandchildren. I know that you are resting in God’s beautiful garden with Grandpa. May God keep your beautiful and kind soul until I see you again.
Love
Tracey Renee’
Edwin wilson
July 15, 2010
To the greatest Mama in the world.I will always love you. Your Eldest son... Boobie
July 15, 2010
Dearest D.C. Family: My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. Know my prayers and loving support goes out to you all. I truly LOVED your mother. Bea, Sookie Mae and Sunny Boy.
Ann Williams
July 14, 2010
Sincere sympathy go out to Boopie and family, Donald and family, Vonnie, Marie and family, Snookie and Alex. Your mother touched all of us with her wit and laughter. She loved her family, friends, former students and SPELMAN COLLEGE. It is our prayer that God's love surround you and give you peace. WE WILL MISS MAE!
Love,
Your Clowney Family in Montgomery, Al.
Ann, Bernard & family, Jackie & family, Michael & family and Paulette & Family
tehrik knight
July 14, 2010
mae frances wilson you will be truly missed by the whole family. i love you an you are in a better place. you have touch so many people.
Barbara Marshall
July 14, 2010
To the Family.
Mrs. Wilson was my homeroom teacher, math teacher, and friend. That beautiful smile and warm hugs got me through many days of high school. Always know that her warm and gentle spirit will never leave you.
Yvonne Wilson Anderson
July 14, 2010
You warmed our hearts with your love. You were my greatest treasure on earth and I love you with all of my heart. May the perpetual light of the Lord be upon you now and forever.
July 14, 2010
Mrs. Wilson was my math teach at Dunbar Senior High in 1986. She was always very loving and kind. My prayers go out to the family. Sharron (James) Randolph - White Plains, MD
Army Lester
July 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Blanche Smith
July 14, 2010
I send condolences to the family from the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School class of 1969. Mrs. Wilson taught many of us math during our time at Dunbar. We remember she was a kind and gentle person. May your hearts be at peace knowing her spirit will live on because of the many lives she touched.
Marie Wilson
July 14, 2010
You devoted your life to teaching children at Dunbar,raising children and grandchidren and supporting Spelman students though your financial gifts. We will miss you.
Kristina Wilson
July 14, 2010
I love my grandma so much. She was a woman of much wisdom and wanted nothing but the best for her children and grandchildren. Always a fighter through it all, she is finally home to rest in eternal peace.
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