On Saturday, March 9, 2024, Deacon Alberta Wilson 101, of Armstead Ave., Martinsville, VA transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at her residence. She was born September 25, 1922, in Martinsville, VA to the late John Tyler Wilson and Sarah Jane Wilson. In addition to her parents, Alberta was preceded in death by her siblings, Private Roger M. Wilson, and Virginia Wilson Hairston.

Alberta Wilson was a faithful member of Grace United Presbyterian Church where she served in a variety of capacities including, a Deacon, Treasurer of the Women’s Association, the Newsletter Staff, the Library Staff, and was an active participant in all the church activities, especially those involving day camp and children.

Alberta attended elementary school at Grace presbyterian Church before there was public education for African Americans. She was the last surviving church member that had attended school at Grace. After she completed her studies at Grace, she later attended and graduated from Piedmont Christian Institute.

Alberta retired from Jobbers Pants Factory after many years of service. After retirement, she returned to work with the Green Thumb Program at Albert Harris Middle School, and Martinsville Middle School, which included a variety of duties.

Those left to cherish her memory include, a host of great cousins, church family, special friends, and neighbors.

A visitation service will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon, at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Elder Kelvin Perry, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. There will be no visitation at the home.

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