Mary Francis Kelly Wilson

Mrs. Mary Francis Kelly “Wanda” Wilson, age 74, of Rome, passed away April 28 after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Wilson was born at McCall Hospital on April 14, 1943, the daughter of the late Clarence Kelly and Alice Freeman Kelly. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Wilson, and two brothers, John L. Kelly and Earl Kelly. She worked for Dave Wilson Enterprises and was a homemaker. She enjoyed a variety of collections over the years and enjoyed the challenge of finding and completing each one. She spent countless hours on woodworking projects and often sold her crafts to support a local Boy Scout Troop. In addition, she was a member of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include her children, Renanda Merritt (Ed), Lawrenceville, Georgia; Wendy Mathews (Tim), Forney, Alabama; and Scott Wilson (Maria) of Cartersville, Georgia. In addition, survivors include a daughter-in-law, Anne Paige Wilson; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren; one sister, Sybil Watkins; as well as nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017, 11 a.m. at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia or a charity of your choice

Miller and Richards Oaknoll Chapel Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Wilson. Please visit www.oaknollchapel.com to share your memories or leave a condolence message.