GREENS FORK, Ind. – Elizabeth Wilson, age 86, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Monday, September 18, 2017, at her daughter’s home.
Born March 14, 1931, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, to Boone Lee and Mary Sue O’Conner Reed, Elizabeth had lived in Wayne County most of her life.
She worked as a charge aide at the Richmond State Hospital for 10 years. Elizabeth enjoyed sewing and had made quilts for her children and grandchildren. She loved cooking, growing and tending to her flowers, and playing the organ.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary (Terry) Devers of Greens Fork; son, W. Hershel (Dana) Wilson of Dayton, Ohio; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Gaddis of Harrodsburg, Kentucky; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Wilson, who died on December 18, 2015; son, Ronald Wilson; granddaughter, Kimberly Wilson; parents; sister, Lottie Hockensmith; and brothers, Frank, Johnny, and Nicholas Reed.
Visitation for Elizabeth Wilson will be from 11:00 am. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Mills Funeral Home, 405 East Main Street, Centerville. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Mills Funeral Home with Pastor Neal Griffis and Elizabeth’s son-in-law, Terry Devers officiating. Burial will be in Greens Fork South Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.