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Obituary For Dorothy Martin Wilson
On Sunday, April 5, 2026, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Dorothy Marie Martin Wilson, 77, of Axton, VA peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home.
Dorothy was born on February 12, 1949, in Martinsville, VA to the late Frank Martin and Clara Waller Martin.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death one daughter, Johnsie Wilson, and two brothers, Jack Martin and Charles Martin.
Dorothy was a faithful member of Reach Out Apostolic Tabernacle until her health declined. She still continued to love God and all His people. She loved going to church, loved the children, teaching in Christian Education and babysitting. Most of all, she loved all of her family and spent as much time as she could with them.
Dorothy was a graduate of Albert Harris High School. After graduating from high school, Dorothy attended 2 years of college at the Technical Business College, Winston Salem, NC. She was a diligent worker and had a career with the Hardee's franchise.
Those left to cherish her memory includes her devoted husband, John Wilson, Sr. of the home; two daughters, Alicia Williams and Sheila Harris both of Martinsville, VA; one son, John Wilson, Jr.; five grandchildren, India Harris, Tevin Harris, Ronticus Wilson, Ta'Quina Wilson and DeAngelo Wilson; five great-grandchildren, Lason Jones, Dae'sylo Jones, A'Nyah Brown, Serenity Wilson and Dillion Wilson; one sister, Mary Waller of Axton, VA; a nephew that she raised, Chris Waller; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at Reach Out Apostolic Tabernacle, 225 Brenda Dr., Axton, VA with Bishop Lorenzo Hall, Eulogist. Interment will follow at the Hairston Family Cemetery, Cascade, VA.
The family will receive friends at Hairston Funeral Home on Monday, April 13, 2026, between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home Live via Facebook.
Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.
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Shirley H. Everett sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Dorothy Martin Wilson - April 09, 2026
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This hurt right here. I'm going to miss you my sweet friend. You will always be remembered with that heart of gold. My condolences to John and your family. Prayers for the days ahead. 🙏🏾❤️😢
Sorry to hear that my cousin passed. We love you and God loves you best. My God continues to bless John because he loved him some Dorothy Be still and see the salvation of the Lord.
Sending Love and Prayers to her husband ,John and the entire Family-Dorothy was one of the sweetest people you could ever wish to meet!!! She loved the children and found so much joy attending to them especially in Children's Church at ROAT-Fly High Sis Dorothy 🕊️❤️We Love you -Deacon Vince and Margaret Fountain
My heart ♥️ breaks to hear the passing of a great friend and woman of GOD💔🥹. Our deepest condolences 💐 & sympathy ❤️🩹 go out to her husband John, daughters Sheila & Lisa & to her dear sister Mary and family. Love 💕 always: Charles. Kim Stultz & family... Dorothy will truly be missed by so many. But she has gained her wings 🪽 so fly high my friend & continue to watch over all your leaving behind 🥰😘😇🤍🕊️🪽💐🌹🥰
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Sending our condolences to the family. She was a sweet lady. RIP Dorothy Agene,Reggie,Regenia
My condolences to the family Dorothy was a sweetheart and was always smiling.
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