June Rothwell Wilson

June Wilson passed away March 23, 2020 at Rosewood Assisted Living facility in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA. She was born on June 13, 1932 in Warrington, England, Great Britain. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merritt Howard (Sonny) Wilson, as well as her parents, John Robert Rothwell and Lillian Stringer Rothwell of Warrington, England, GB. Mrs. Wilson was a long-time educator with the Dade County School System, having earned a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Jacksonville State University and another Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Alabama. She was a proud member of the Dade County Retired Teachers Association, of which she served as president for four years. She most recently attended Trenton United Methodist Church and loved to interact with her church family, especially the children. Survivors include her son, Merritt John (Patti) Wilson of Monroe, GA; and her daughter, Meryl Syd (Reese) Morrison of Trenton, GA. June was the proud grandmother of Michael Sean (Jennifer) Wilson, Megan Rena (Ryan) Smith, Jared Reid (Laura) Wilson, and Gwyneth Austin Morrison. She also was blessed by her four great-grandchildren: Alaina Wilson, Luke Wilson, Morgan Smith, and Jake Wilson. Mrs. Wilson was cremated. Given the on-going Covid-19 circumstances, the family will host a Memorial Service/Celebration of Life on June 13, 2020 (1 pm), at Ryan Funeral Home with Rev. Reece Faucett & Rev. Brad Scott officiating. Interment will be June 15, 2020, at Marietta National Cemetery, site of her husband’s grave. The family wishes to thank Edna McBryar, Vicky Townson, Delilah Casey, Amber Cave and other caretakers for the love and companionship they provided for our Mom/Nairn. You made her feel loved and safe as you cared for her physical and emotional well-being. For that gift, we will be forever grateful. The family also wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Rosewood Assisted Living facility for their care and compassion in her final days. In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial gift to Trenton United Methodist Church Children’s Ministry, PO Box 6, Trenton, GA 30752. Expressions of sympathy may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net. Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, GA.

June Rothwell Wilson

June 13, 1932 - March 23, 2020