Jean Elizabeth Wilson

Jean E. Wilson, of Ft. Belvoir, VA passed away peacefully in her home, at The Fairfax, on Friday December 6, 2019. She was 84 years old. Jean is survived by her twin sister Rev. Joann P. Hanger Turner of Goldsboro NC., three children, Eric C. Wilson, of Weston FL., Mark A. Wilson, of Herndon VA., and Lisa J. Wilson Stewart (Matt), of Fort Mill SC. Jean is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great-great-grand child. Jean was preceded in death, by her parents, Charles W. Hanger and Blanche W. Anderson Hanger, her beloved husband, LTC. Robert (Bob) D. Wilson (Ret.), her brother, Robert Livesey and her sister Mary K. Hanger Tabb. Jean was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church (UMC) in Alexandria VA., and The Fraternal Order of the Eastern Star (OES), Mary Washington Chapter #50, in Arlington, VA. She was also a volunteer at Mt. Vernon Hospital, Lead Librarian at The Fairfax retirement community, where she resided the last 13 years. At the time of passing, she was with her healthcare attendant, Grace Owusu Ansah, who has been her aide for the last 9 years.

Jean’s formative years were spent, not only raising 3 children, but also working as a Congressional Aide-Manager on Capital Hill, an Administrative Assistant at the Pentagon, where she met Bob, her one true soulmate, a volunteer at Woodlawn Elementary School, a Cub Scout den mom, a Brownie and a Girl Scout mom and a MaryKay cosmetics consultant. She was a faithful member of Wesley UMC and a Past Worthy Matron for the OES Chapter #50, where she held every office in her chapter. After her retirement from Capitol Hill, she went back to collage to earn her Associates degree from Northern Virginia Community College and a Bachelor's degree in Conflict Resolution from George Mason University.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 14, 2019 at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St., Alexandria VA. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. With the memorial service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Starting with a short ceremony by OES Chapter #50, followed by a traditional memorial/celebration of life service with Pastor Lydia Rodriguez Colon of Wesley UMC presiding. Burial will take place (at a later time) at Arlington National Cemetery where she will rejoin her beloved husband of 41 years. Jean has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Wesley UMC.