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Saturday, May 6, 2017

Dorothy L. Wilson

Dorothy L. Wilson, 95, of Knoxville, formerly of Galesburg, died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2017 in the Knox County Nursing Home.

She was born September 21, 1921 in Abingdon, the daughter of Albert and Lennie (McCracken) Johnson. She married Ralph L. Wilson on October 25, 1941 in Kahoka, Missouri. He preceded her in death January 21, 1980.

She is survived by three sons, Rex (Peggy) Wilson of Galesburg, Roger (Bert) Wilson of Knoxville, and Rodney (Linda) Wilson of Henderson; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters.

Dorothy was a homemaker and also worked as a housekeeper for a time. She attended First Baptist Church. Dorothy enjoyed fishing at Little John Conservation Club and sewing.

Cremation will be accorded. Private family graveside service will be Monday, May 8, 2017 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Rev. Jim Ecklund will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Unit at Knox County Nursing Home. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Galesburg is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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