Join us in celebrating the life of Jo Olive Wilson, born the 27th of July, 1930. Jo served the community for 15 years with the St. John’s Hospital, was dedicated to the care of children in both the Church setting and in opening her home, as well as sharing her musical gifts in Churches throughout the years vocally as well as playing the piano. Jo was a dedicated homemaker, providing a corner stone to generations of her family.
Jo was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Keith Wilson who went home to the Lord on the 3rd of March, 2021. Jo also follows her sister Joyce Marie Estes, son Jerald Chris, daughter Judith K, and grandson Isaiah Christopher. Jo is survived by her son Jody Russell Wilson and his wife Susan, grandson/son Jerald Shannon Wilson and his wife Katrina, as well as Granddaughters: Heather, Ashley, Nichole, and a multitude of both Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sister Jan Schmidt, brother Oscar Kim Estes, brother T. K. Estes, brother David Kitt Estes, and brother William Kyle Estes.
Jo lived fully, passing quietly into the hands of God, and the arms of her husband on their 71st anniversary, the 15th of March, 2021. Jo will be greatly missed by all whose life she touched: her calming presence, natural grace, and nurturing spirit still providing comfort to those who knew her. In this life and the next, we love you Gran.