Emily Renae (Pippin) Wilson

Emily Renae Wilson, age 42, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Emily was born to parents Gary and Karen Pippin on February 24, 1982 in Portland, Oregon. She was raised in Hillsboro, Oregon, attending Eastwood Elementary, Poynter Junior High, Century High School, and was a graduate of Hillsboro High School (“Hilhi”) in the year 2000. In high school she excelled on the soccer and track teams, and well as being a painter and artist. In 1998, while a junior in high school, Emily met her future husband, Cory Wilson, who she would later marry in July 2002. In May 1999, Emily gave birth to her son Jack.

After graduating from high school, Emily enrolled at Oregon State University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in 2004. She found her love of all things chemistry at OSU, which eventually led her to pursue pharmacy. Emily also attended Southern Oregon University for a year where she was a member of their women’s collegiate soccer team. Upon graduating college, Emily started her pharmacy journey working as a pharmacy tech at a local Target store. In 2006, she was accepted to Pacific University School of Pharmacy where she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in 2009. During her time in pharmacy school, she not only made life long friends, served as inaugural class president, and studied diligently, but Emily and Cory would also adopt their first two children: Luca and Ella in 2007 and 2008 respectively.

Upon graduating from Pacific University, Emily and her family would relocate to Mobile, Alabama in June 2009 where she would serve her pharmacy residency at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. While living in Alabama, Emily fell in love with great food, good people, and Mardi Gras until 2010. In late 2010, Emily accepted a position as a Clinical Pharmacist in the emergency department at Kaweah Delta Medical Center in Visalia, California. While living in California, Emily and Cory continued to expand their family. They became licensed foster parents in 2011, and welcomed Richard and Theo in 2011 and 2012, finalizing their adoption in 2014. In 2013, Emily gave birth to son Cohen, and in 2015 gave birth to son Marshall, both at Kaweah Delta. Although Emily and her family would relocate to Las Vegas in 2017, she loved her time at Kaweah Delta. The emergency department was her favorite job, and she had so many great memories of her time spent there, and the friendships created.

While in Las Vegas, Emily worked for both Mountain View and Sunrise Hospitals as a Clinical Pharmacist. Emily continued to devote personal time to being a foster parent, and volunteering in the community. In 2018, Emily and Cory would welcome two more children into their family; Ty’Rihanna and Zy’Ron.

In June of 2019, Emily was diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite this, she remained active in her career, fostering, and serving the community. When the pandemic occurred in March 2020, Emily retired from her career in pharmacy. During retirement, she enjoyed spending additional time with her family, and focusing on her health. Despite traveling to Oregon and California for treatments, she loved spending time with her kids… especially being their teacher for a year during the pandemic.

For 2021, 2022, and 2023, she enjoyed traveling with her family, spending time with her many dogs, and helping other women going through cancer treatment as well. The family created memories going to Disneyland, Michigan, Oregon, Florida (a few times), Universal Studios, and an amazing trip to Mexico. Most importantly, she loved watching her kids play sports, learn piano, excel in school, and grow into their individual selves. She returned to work at the Department of Family Services in 2023 where she helped with medical appointments and translating treatment plans for children in the foster care program. In 2023, Emily and Cory welcomed another child into their lives; daughter London. All in all, during their time as foster parents, Emily and Cory welcomed over 60 children into their home, some for a few days, a couple months, and some forever.

Emily is remembered by friends and family for her loving and caring nature. She was always helping others. She LOVED her family and LOVED being involved and active in her children's lives. She was always there to listen. She made time for everyone and was very charitable. She loved animals, especially her dogs. She was a force on the soccer field, a sprinter on the track, and the strongest in the gym. She whole heartedly enjoyed every bit of being a pharmacist and caring for patients, she loved being a mother, her smile was electric, and her laughter filled a room. Emily was a special person to a lot of people, and will be missed by all.

Emily is survived by her husband of 21 years, Cory Wilson; children: Luca, Ella, Theodore, Ty’Rihanna, Cohen, Zy’Ron, London and Marshall; siblings, Troy (Vaneska) Nelson, Lori (Larry) Olpin, Aaron (Angie) Pippin, Stuart (Tawna) Pippin, Melissa Pippin, and Spencer (Michelle) Pippin; 17 nieces and nephews, and dozens of cousins.

In addition to her parents and grandparents, Emily is preceded in passing by her son Richard.

The family is encouraging family and friends who attend services to come as you are (feel free to wear comfortable clothes, scrubs, white coats, or suits and dresses, whatever you choose, she loved you all).

A visitation for Emily will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Palm Mortuary - Northwest, 6701 North Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89131.

A funeral service will occur Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 6701 North Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89131.

A reception will occur Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 6701 North Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89131.