Deidre Wilson

Deidre Jackson Wilson, age 54, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on September 8, 2015 after a strong and inspiring battle with cancer.

Deidre was born in Laurel, Mississippi to Lloyd and Margie Jackson on February 25, 1961. She was proceeded in death by her parents and sister, Renae Carr. Deidre was a devoted daughter and provided daily loving care for her mother.

Deidre spent her youth in Tyler, Texas where she was an active student, graduating from Robert E. Lee High school in 1979. While attending high school, she excelled at math, was captain of the Southern Belles Drill team and graduated in the top 10% of her class. Her education continued at Stephen F. Austin State University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations. While attending SFA, Deidre was a Tri Delt as a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She graduated Cum Laude in 1983.

From 1994 to 2013 Deidre was married to Terry Wilson of Nacogdoches, Texas. They have a beloved son, Connor Gage Wilson, age 11. Connor was the light of Deidre’s world. Often heard was the loving exchange of words where Connor began, “Mommy I love you to the moon and back,” and she responded, “I love you more than that.” Her love for Connor will always be foremost in our memories of Deidre.

Deidre excelled professionally; for the past 18 years she has been a faithful and valued employee as a pharmaceutical sales representative for GlaxoSmithKline. In her career, Deidre was known for her professionalism, drive and ability to care for and provide the best possible service to her customers. She took great pride in her numerous professional accomplishments and awards.

Deidre enjoyed, foremost, spending time with Connor, going to movies, going out to dinner, shopping, and theater in Houston.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Cason Monk- Metcalf Funeral Directors. Services will be held Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 9:00, also at Cason Monk-Metcalf.Tom Middlebrook will officiate; Craig Sauer will provide the eulogy. Pallbearers are Kim Crisp, Hampton Fonteno, Rob Goin, Ronnie Johnson, Jim McGee, Allen Stringer. The graveside services will immediately follow the memorial on Saturday at Cathedral in the Pines Memorial Gardens in Tyler, Texas.

Those who freely loved her and cherish her memory thank you for joining us to celebrate her life.

“She is Gone” by David Harkins

You can shed tears that she is gone

Or you can smile because she has lived

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back

Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her

Or you can be full of the love that you shared

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday

Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday

You can remember her and only that she is gone

Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back

Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

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