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Myrtle Lee Wilson, 93, Adair Co., KY (1921-2015)

South Central Kentucky has lost an outstanding Christian role model. She was a wonderful help-mate to her husband, the late Rev. Roy Ray Wilson, in his ministry. She ministered in music through many musical channels at many churches and community activities. She was honored with a Governor's Award and was a gardener, farmer, carpenter, seamstress, and caregiver for various family members. She was a member of Freedom Separate Baptist Church. She was a native of Green County, KY, and a resident of Adair County, KY, at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Nona Calhoun Curry. She leaves 22 direct living descendants.
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Myrtle Lee Wilson, 93, of Adair County, died Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 2:55amCT at her home.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 1pmCT, in Adair County at Freedom Separate Baptist Church, 576 Freedom Church Road, Russell Springs, KY, with Rev. Hubert Wilson, Rev. Ronnie Campbell and Rev. Roger Peak officiating. Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery. Visitation on Friday, April 10, 2015, from 4pm-9pmCT and on Saturday from 7am-11amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY and after 12pm noon CT, Saturday at the church. Her grandchildren will serve as casket bearers



Myrtle Lee Wilson, 93, Adair Co., KY (1921-2015)


She was born Tuesday, October 25, 1921, in Green County, KY. She was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Nona Calhoun Curry. She died Sunday, April 5, 2015, in Adair County, KY, at the age of 93 years, five months, and 11 days.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Roy Ray Wilson, a son, Alonzo Raydale Wilson and all her siblings.

She was a wonderful help-mate to her husband in his ministry. She ministered in music through many musical channels at many churches and community activities. She was honored with a Governor's Award and was a gardener, farmer, carpenter, seamstress, and caregiver for various family members. She was a member of Freedom Separate Baptist Church.

Survivors include:
  • Two daughters: Deloris Townsend of Adair County, KY and Wanda (Kenneth) Monday of Casey County, KY

  • One son: Hubert "Hugh" (Debbie) Wilson of Sumter, SC

  • Eight grandchildren: Darrell Lee, Beverly Townsend, Eric Townsend, Jeffrey Wilson, Jennifer Wilson, David Monday, Michael Monday, and Jason Monday

  • Eleven great-grandchildren

  • A host of other relatives and friends
Send a condolence to the family of Myrtle Lee Wilson

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, in charge of arrangements


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Myrtle Lee Wilson, 93, Adair Co., KY (1921-2015)



2015-04-08 - 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo from Grissom-Martin Funeral Home.

Myrtle Lee Wilson, 93, Adair Co., KY (1921-2015)



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