Jean Elizabeth Wilson, 99, of of Wabash, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord at 9:15 pm, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born September 17, 1919 in Wabash, to Howard and Ruth (Pearson) Daugherty.
Jean was a 1937 graduate of Linlawn High School, and attended Manchester College. She married John S. Wilson at the Wabash Presbyterian Church on February 17, 1940; he died October 25, 2004. Jean worked three years in the office at General Tire, and was also a weekday religious education teacher in the county for 22 years. She was a member of the Richvalley United Methodist Church, where she taught sunday school for 50 years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women, PEO Sisterhood, and the Richvalley Home Extension Club. She enjoyed attending activities at the Dallas Winchester Senior Center, reading, knitting, gardening, fishing in Canada, and spending time in nature around her home. Her greatest joy was talking about the Lord and visiting family and friends.
Aunt Jean, as she was remembered by so many, was the ultimate hostess. Her home was often the place friends and family would visit for food and conversation. On holidays, it was not uncommon for her to prepare food for 100 people. She was a friend to all who knew her and loved Jesus with all her heart.
She is survived by two sons, John H. Wilson and Dan R. (Melinda) Wilson, both of Wabash, four grandchildren, Michael Wilson of Aurora, Colorado, Aimee (Travis) Coleman of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Brad (Tracy) Wilson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Mark (Karen) Wilson of Cumming, Georgia, and seven great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Marshal Kent Wilson, daughter in law Jane Wilson, one brother, and one sister.
Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Richvalley United Methodist Church, Richvalley, Indiana, with David Phillips and Shepherd Bill Talbot officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 3-7pm Friday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.
Preferred memorial is Samaritan’s Purse, and Gospelink.
The memorial guest book for Jean may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.