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Rose Wilson Obituary

Wilson, Rose E. age 59, of Lincoln, IL, died 2:30 a.m., Friday, March 12, 2004, at her home, in Lincoln, IL. Born September 6, 1944, in Chicago, IL, to the late Roy Edwards and the late Frances Evelyn (Hansborough). Married Mannie Wilson on October 27, 1962, in Chicago, IL. Survived by two daughters and one son, Sharon Wilson of Lincoln, IL, Michael Wilson of Chicago, IL and Deborah Lyons of Champaign, IL and 11 grandchildren. Homemaker own home. Member of Second Baptist Church. Cremation rites will be accorded. Services 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2004, at Second Baptist Church, Lincoln, IL with Rev. Glenn Shelton officiating. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2004, at the church. Memorials to: Rose Wilson Memorial Fund at CEFCU Bank of Lincoln, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 18, 2004.

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