Hey Mom,
It's been a month now and even with the fact that Ann and I had the task of going through all your things I still don't feel as if your gone. I do find myself going to call you or thinking we need to go to lunch. Even as hard as that is, it is still good to be able to feel your presence. I will forever miss you deeply. I believe I have kept my promises to you and I hope to continue to do so. I know you will always shine the light on us. Oh by the way I am now drinking coffee sometimes even in the evening imaagine that. With Much Love to you always.

From Anna, her childhood friend:  I can't remember before Mary.  We grew up together and did everything together.  I feel very blessed to have had her as my best friend for 80 years. I will miss her more than I can say!

I remember Mary as a gracious hostess, a woman with a wonderful sense of humor and most of all a dear and precious Gmama to my daughter.  I praise God for the few times I got to spend with her on my visits to Kristy and Jason.  My condolences to your family.  Her passing as left an empty spot in many lives.  May your many memories fill the void.


Annie and the entire family.  From the minute I hung up the phone a flood of memories overcame me.  We all shared some awesome times and some of the worst times.  I can still see Mary getting me a bottle of StrawberryHill out of the frig so that I could go out on the boat on Duck Lake.  I remember the surprised look on her face when I showed up at Mike and Mary's anniversary party.  Mary told it like it was I always admired her for that.  I know there is a great void in your hearts at this time ~ but knowing that Mary is at peace should help to close that void.  The memories of her that you all have will keep her close in your heart, soul and spirit.
I wish I could be there to offer a hug, a kleenex, or a shoulder to cry on.  Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers these next few days.  With love and so many many memories of the WILSON FAMILY.

I just can't grip the fact that she is gone. She was there for everything and anytime i needed her she was there. I will remember how she would take us all up to the dollar store, have cookies when we came over, and always be at my birthday. She was the best grandma a kid could ask for. I don't i ever saw her mad. You will be missed.

Mom,
    Our times together were some of the best times of my life. We talked, laughed, and broke bread together. You were the bond that held everyone together in the toughest of times. Thank you for welcoming me into your family and I hope to be seeing you some day in the future.
Love Gary

The lighting of this candle is in remberence of the peace we had with her.

Mom, As you know we had our ups and downs but in the end I couldn't ask for a better friend. I will cherish all the fun times and even the times spent at the doctors. You taught me more than you know, even in the last few days without out a word I learned more from you than I could imagine. Thank you for all the laughs and the silly things you could come up with. I will hold all of this and more in my heart safely. My wish for myself is to have half the strength and determination that you showed through out your life. Mom you will always be with me and I will meet up with again with the Lord and the angels in heaven(Can't forget about Dad) I'll miss you dearly. From one baby of the family to the other. Love you.

Grandma.You were the kindest most nicest caring people I know. If you had to you would give the shirt off your back for anyone. I've had great memories with you like going to the dollar store, spending christmis with you, and going worm hunting. Definitely the best worm hunter ever. Those memories I will always keep close to my heart. I love you grandma.

I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing.  I looked at all the pictures, and noticed the one taken in the side yard at your old home on Vermont.  It made me smile, remembering all the memories of growing up with all the neighbors on Vermont.  Visting your parent's home on Duck Lake was always a fun time! You have my deepest sympathy. Take Care, Diane Forest-Holman

Gma was one of a kind, a true believer with a gracious heart.  I have many fond memories of both her and my Gpa.  

I will always remember our trip to Arizona, the fun we had in the car together for days, I never knew just how good orange juice was for you, my dad got a life lesson!
  
When Gma came to visit us in Hawaii after Gpa passed, we had a such a great time.  We took Gma hiking and I thought for sure she wasn’t going to make it, needless to say she once again proved how strong she is and made it to the top!  Gma was always a private well respected lady, and yet she let loose and allowed Chad to see her it curlers and PJ’s.

I remember a time when my Gma stayed with me and my brother for a week when we were teenagers.  My friends LOVED her, they thought it was so cool that she would take us anywhere we wanted to go and allowed us to listen to the top 100 hits in the car, even rap!

There were several things any one person could always remember her by, her morning coffee, her habit of watching TV at full blast all night, her love to shop and a bargain hunter she was, her devotion to the Lord, how she loved to stare out the kitchen window, and these memory triggers will be different for each person.  For me it will be frosted brownies, every time I see them I will remember her.  She loved to have the frosted brownies at the house, and I hope she has ALL the frosted brownies she could ever want!
  
Most of all I know how caring and giving she was.  There was never a time where I didn’t see her doing for everyone before she did for herself.  She always had this enormous amount of strength and a fistful of energy that would surprise even those who really knew her.  She was a fighter till the end and she will be greatly missed.
  
Thank you Gma for being the best Gma any grandchild could ask for.

Love your Granddaughter, 
Stacey

To the Wilson/Carter Family, Sue your Mom was Fiesty & Couragous, her strength lives on inside you, Her discomfort is over and she will live in your hearts forever. God Bless You.

Mary - have a lovely reunion in God's light with those who have passed before you. I know you are a welcomed and beloved member of an extended angel band. Love, Nancy

My Grandmother was arguably one of the best, the reasons why is because she always cared for people first before herself if you needed anything she would drop whatever she was doing and try to help you to the best of her ability. She was kind, she treated everyone with equality she didnt judge people and she cared for every single person in her family no matter what. I remember spending some fun times as a little kid picking weeds from my sidewalk, watching red wings games, going to the dollar store, spending christmas at her church and just sitting and talking with her those are the times I will never forget. I loved my grandmother and im glad she was such a strong believer in God, because I know she is in a better place, she helped me out in many ways and she was always there for me. Thank you grandma for always being there and always supporting me. Ill miss you and always love you.

I was blessed to know you, thank you grandma… 

Some people never have the chance to be all that you have been, a daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandma, over all extraordinary woman.  With each walk through life you always put yourself behind others.  Even chose to work as a nurse so you could help others in need whether you knew them or not you made a place for all those you crossed paths with.  Time never seemed to be an issue for you always the first one at every event, helping with all the prep work and the last one to leave but not till after all the clean-up was complete.  Though none of us are perfect, you always reminded me of one whom I’d pride myself to be like.  It was a pleasure to know one such as yourself who always spoke positively about those you love.  Even when those of us you cared for weren’t getting along you never judged but rather made it a point to make contact, encourage, support and remind us/me you will always be just a phone call away.

What about the adventures/activities in your life… I think the easier question is what didn’t you participate in?  You appeared strong and fearless, willing to try anything, loved to stay active which clearly kept you in good health, able to live a full, long life of 81 years; just to name a few: traveling, hiking, swimming, boating, caving, always on the go and could out shop anyone.  One thing is true, if I asked you to go somewhere or do something for me or my sons you never made it appear to be a chore, you were more than willing and no matter what the task you always wore a smile on your face.

I may not have had the pleasure to know you all my life but I didn’t need too.  I was blessed with memories we made and was looking forward to each time we would get to spend together.  In many ways, I might say you were an open book, what you see is what you get, kind hearted, always willing to share both current and past stories of your life, while making time to listen and grant aide in mine.  Thanksgiving/Black Friday will never be the same without you to enjoy them with.  My oldest son, Kristofer said, “Mashed potatoes will never quite taste the same”.  He’ll never forget how you always made sure to have them in her fridge when he was coming over.  My youngest will always remember Christmas, the great taste you had with his presents and never being disappointed; still to this day he uses the coffee pot you purchased for Kristofer 3 years ago.  What a positive outlook on life you always maintained, till the end of your earthly life you made me want to be by your side.  I’ll never forget you, love you G-Mama.

From your friend, Aleta.  Sue, you know your mom is dancing with Jesus now & reunited with her loved ones there. A beautiful celebration in heaven is  going on.  We're praying for your comfort through this sorrow because I know it hurts to lose your mom.

From your oldest Grandchild (Jason);
 My Grandmother was one of the best individuals I could ever have had in my life. For that I would like to thank God for giving me my grandma. She had a heart so big that if all the people in the world had half of the heart as she did this world would be a better place. She always was kind and very caring to everybody and one of the best things that I learned from her was not to judge or talk about other people. 
 Some of the greatest memories I have of my Grandmother… When I was young I’d go spend time with her quite often and the ride to grandmother’s house would always include passing by farms of cows and the smell of “fresh air”. One of our favorite past times we spent together were rides to see the cows and I was fortunate to have many conversations with her on those trips. Even as I got older I continued to appreciate the time I’d get to share with my Grandma. After I started having a family of my own my Grandmother was there to help with my kids (Kristofer & Brandon) and attended there sports games, school activities, church functions & just about anything they invited her too.  It’s funny I even looked forward to buying salt for her water softener and bringing it to her home just so we could enjoy a few minutes of fellowship.  
 Things my Grandmother taught me. My Grandmother loved the Lord. She loved everyone just as the bible instructed and cared genuinely for her family. She always said if you do not have anything nice to say about anybody then do not say anything at all. She was always there for you and if you needed something she was willing to help or be a shoulder to cry on or offer just a friendly chat. I am very grateful that my Grandmother was able to teach me many things that I can carry with me in my life and pass onto her great-grandchildren.
Thank you Grandma, I will miss you.

May God greet you, Mary, with open arms of love and an Irish smile. Love Sr.Joan.

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Mary E. Wilson

August 29, 1930 – September 4, 2011

Elton Black & Son Funeral Home

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