Gail G. Wilson

Born in Madison County on July 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late James Ellis and Hattie Fleming Gregory.

In addition to her parents, her husband James Clarence Wilson; sister Jean Page (Ronald); brothers Alden Gregory, JD Gregory (Pat) and Glenn Gregory (Geraldine); step-daughter Linda West (Eddie); step-granddaughter Heather West, and step granddaughter Heather West, preceded her in death.

She graduated from Hildebran High School and a furniture program at CVCC. She retired from the furniture industry. Gail was a member of Winkler’s Grove Baptist Church. She volunteered to serve meals on wheels for many years. Gail really enjoyed traveling to beautiful and fun places. She loved the clear blue Caribbean water, beautiful flowers, dancing, festivals, Christmas lights, fall leaves and fireworks.

She grew beautiful flowers. She was a skilled seamstress and even learned to sew gorgeous sets of lingerie which she was able to sell to the public. Gail got to enjoy one final party to celebrate her 80th birthday. Her favorite meals came from Cracker Barrel and she is well known by the staff.

She is survived by her daughter Teresa Johnson (Bobby) of Hiddenite; grandson Jonathan Elliott (Amber) of Kernersville; step-daughter Mary Wooten (JD) of Taylorsville; step-son Donald Wilson (Gaye) of Cajah’s Mountain; great grandchildren McKenzie Bennett of WV, and Brody Elliott of Connelly Springs; step granddaughters Lindsay; step-great granddaughter Cheyenne Shew; brother Fred Gregory (Ping) of Taylorsville; a sister-in-law Emiko Gregory of Nevada, numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Sunday, December 31, 2023 from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm at Millersville Baptist Church.

Funeral will be, Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Millersville Baptist Church with Reverend Bill Orren officiating.

Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorial gifts may be made to Millersville Christian Academy, 130, Millersville Church Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681 or Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

We would like to thank all of the physicians and staff of CVMC, FRMC, and Conover Nursing and Rehab who took care of mama and loved on us through this difficult time we will never forget your kindness.