First Lady Betty Wilson Obituary in Marianna at Vann Funeral Home

Obituary For First Lady Betty Wilson

First Lady Betty Wilson of Bristol, Florida transitioned to be ever with the Lord on Monday, March 29, 2021 in Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee, Florida.

Sister Wilson is the daughter-in-law of the late Brother Walton Wilson and the late Sister Vera Lee Jackson.

Sister Betty Wilson is the Elect First Lady of the Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church of Blountstown, Florida, where she is a well-loved woman of faith, serving faithfully at Saint Mary over twenty years. She is the beloved wife of the Reverend Doctor Cecil L. Wilson who is the pastor. First Lady Wilson lived the Word of God and was an unwavering witness for the Lord. Her favorite saying were, “To God be the Glory”, “Praise is What I Do”, and “I love you and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

First Lady Wilson was a multipotentialite. Her loved for children was beyond measure, evidenced by her Christian leadership as President of Vacation Bible School (VBS), Chief Advisor for the Summer Church Camp, Sunday School Songfest Leader, Superintendent of the Youth and Children Division, Membership Orientation Committee Advisor, and the Executive Administrative Assistance to Dr. C.L. Wilson.

She served as President of the Ministers’ and Widows Ministry under the leadership of the Reverend Doctor Marcelious Willis, Jr. who is the Moderator of the New Gulf Coast Missionary Baptist Association, Incorporated, Panama City, Florida.

First Lady Wilson received a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minor in English. She taught school for 59 years retiring in 2020. She believed that knowledge is power. To know her was to love her.

A time of viewing will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 4:00 PM CST to 5:00 PM CST, followed by the Memorial Service from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM CST from the sanctuary of the Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church located at 16345 Southeast River Street, Blountstown, Florida 32424 where the Reverend Doctor C.L. Wilson is the pastor.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 10:00 AM CST from the sanctuary of the Rivertown Community Church located at 19359 SR 71, Blountstown, Florida 32424 where the Reverend Dustin Malphurs is the pastor. The Reverend Doctor Marcelious Willis, Jr. (Moderator) officiating. The interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery located at 326 13th Street in Blountstown, Florida 32424.

State and Federal guidance related to social distancing and masks will be followed to protect the health and safety of the family and those who will attend the viewing, memorial service, and Homegoing Celebration service.

She leaves to celebrate a lifetime of fond memories, a loving and devoted family.

She is the wife of the Reverend Doctor C.L. Wilson; and the mother of John Howard, III; Donna Wilson, and Cynthia McKinney

She also leaves to cherish her legacy numerous other relatives and many loving friends.

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rev. C.L. Wilson and Family in the loss of 1st Lady Mother Betty Wilson. Heaven has gained a sweet angel. Your light will always shine in out hearts!! We the members of Tabernacle M.B. Church, Tallahassee, Florida will miss you dearly!! Deaconess Jennifer Turner-Hawkins

To Cecil Wilson and family, Please received our deepest sympathy and condolences...Our prayers are with you and the Family...From Queen Mathis-Parker Family..

Our prayers for God's loving cares needed to overflow Reverend Wilson & family during such a time as this of breavement from the loss of your beloved wife Fist Lady Sister Betty Wilson & much to others of family. Sister Wilson was indeed one of God's older daughters with a heart of care for all. She will always be remembered and loved in our hearts. 🙏🏽❤ Malinda S.Jefferson & son Marteal Jackson

Our prayers for God's loving cares needed to overflow Reverend Wilson & family during such a time as this of breavement from the loss of your beloved wife Fist Lady Sister Betty Wilson & much to others of family.

My deepest condolences to Rev. Wilson and Family during this difficult period.
Malcolm Alston

In loving remembrance of our dear Betty, the Wilson family is praying the Lord will comfort our hearts. Praying the Lord will grant us peace as he said in JOHN 14:27 during this difficult time. May God bless and keep us all in his loving arms. Rest in Peace. Elouise Wilson Chambers and the Wilson Family.

With deep and sincere sympathy, I would like you and your family are my prayers during this time of sorrow. Earth has no hurt that Heaven cannot heal. God bless and keep you is my prayer. Sis. Delphine R. Manley-Davis

Please give the Wilson family strength and courage, Lord, To bear what they must bear, And always nudge them when their faith is weak, To remind them YOU are there. Give them hope for their tomorrows, Tell them life will still go on, Show them, Lord that all this darkness will be followed by the dawn.. With deepest sympathy from Shama, Verthelia and Leonardo Da Vinci.

My thoughts and prayers are with Pastor Wilson and family. God's grace and mercy be with the family through this transition period. Deacon White, Panama City, FL.

We the Wilson family have experienced a sudden and heartfelt loss of our Dear Betty Wilson. God will surely lift our hearts and ease our loss and sorrow. He will strengthen us with his love and hope that we need to meet each new tomor row. Sleep Well Our Dear One.
Marion Wilson Miles The Wilson Family

Or prayers and condolences are extended to the Rev. Wilson and the entire family! Praise God for the Life of Sis. Betty Wilson!🌹 Rev. Donald L. & Cynthia W McBride & The New Brooklyn M B Church Family Perry, FL