October 5, 1928 - December 31, 2023
Doris K. “Red” Wilson, 95, of Belleville, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Valley View Haven Nursing Home, Belleville.
She was born on October 5, 1928, in Huntingdon County, to the late William H. and Clara (Taylor) Kennedy. On August 13, 1948, she married Thomas H. Wilson, who preceded her in death on April 4, 2017. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter Marjorie Ellen Wilson, sons Timothy F. Wilson and Thomas W. “Stu” Wilson, son-in-law Robert W. Sharp, siblings Eldon Kennedy, Marie Chop, Lorena Meyer, Ruth Jones, Helen DeForrest, and Marion Longenecker. She was the last of her immediate family.
Surviving are daughters: Jane Luke and husband Frank of Belleville, Cindy Sharp of Lewistown, Betty Jo Johnson and husband George of Milroy; grandchildren: Brandon Weaver, Nathan Weaver, Chad Sharp, Eric Kinslow, Susan Hale, Angela Breon, Jason Weaver, Jennifer Clark, Amanda Wilson, Emily Wagner, Brandy Wileman, Megan Frankhouser, and Mallory Wilson; Brother-in-law: Edwin Longenecker of Petersburg; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and one great-great granddaughter; daughter-in-law, Kathy Wilson of Lewistown, as well as a number of special nieces and nephews.
She worked at KV Dairy and Abbott’s Dairy in Belleville as a milk tester and lastly at Rolls Royce Owners Club as a secretary. She owned and operated her own sewing shop in the early 1970’s in Belleville.
She was a member of the West Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church in Belleville, a volunteer at Valley View Haven Nursing Home in the café for many years, a member of the local card club for many years and enjoyed playing cards, sewing, doing crafts and was an avid reader.
There will be a Memorial service held at West Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church, 3820 West Main Street, Belleville, on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ela J. Robertson officiating. A luncheon and time to visit with the family will follow the service in the church social hall. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to: West Kishacoquillas Presbyrterian Church, P.O. Box 98, Belleville, PA 17004, or Valley View Haven Nursing Home, 4702 East Main Street, Belleville, PA 17004.
Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Funeral Home, 3813 West Main Street, Belleville, PA 17004. Online condolences can be made at: www.hendersonfuneralhomes.net.
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