Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Sylvia Wilson
Sep 4th, 1926 - Jun 2nd, 2016Sylvia Mae Wilson, age 89, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.
Sylvia was born September 4, 1926 in Clay County, the daughter of Cecil and Druzella (Reed) Furry. She was united in marriage to Gene Wilson on May 21, 1949, in Kentucky, and together they celebrated 64 wedding anniversaries. Gene preceded her in death on June 5, 2013. Sylvia and Gene shared a special love that was evident to everyone who knew them.
Sylvia worked as an R.N. assisting several doctors over the years, including Dr. Fehrenbacher, Dr. Dillman, and Dr. Bunnell. She loved to go shopping, enjoyed having flowers around her, and was a member of the Flora First United Methodist Church. Sylvia will be remembered for her generous spirit in giving gifts and her thoughtfulness towards others.
She is survived by her sister-in-law: Marjorie Wilson of Flora; nieces and nephews: Carolyn Applegate of Lansing, MI, Kimberly (Duane) Crays of Flora, IL, Dr. Calvin (Kim) Wilson of Flora, and Barbara Shroyer of Texas; along with great-nieces and great-nephews, her special caretakers, and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother: Roy Henry Furry, one sister: Nadine Shroyer, and her brother-in-law: Jon Wilson.
A funeral service for Sylvia Wilson will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 9 a.m. until the hour of service on Monday. Interment will be in the Garrison Temple Cemetery, Keenes. Memorial donations in Sylvia’s memory are suggested to Clay County Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home.