Betty Elaine Wilson, 90

Betty Elaine Wilson, age 90, a beacon of warmth and kindness, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Palm Harbor, Florida. A memorial service was held Sunday, November 10, at 3 p.m. at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens of Palm Harbor. A graveside service for family and friends, and burial beside her husband, will be held Saturday, November 23, at 2 p.m. in the Swainsboro City Cemetery.

Betty was born February 6, 1934, in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Her early years were spent in North Carolina, where she attended East Carolina University in Greenville. After marrying Guy Wilson of Ayden, NC, Betty chose to embrace homemaking and being a mother. Together, Betty and Guy built a marriage of almost fifty years, spanning three states. They eventually settled in Swainsboro, where she resided until a few years after her husband’s death in 2004. She then moved to Palm Harbor, Florida, to reside with family. Betty spent her life dedicated to her family, her faith, and her community.

A long-time member of the First Baptist Church in Swainsboro, Betty was active in Sunday School and the Women’s Missionary Union. Her faith was a guiding light in her life, and she lived by the teachings of kindness and compassion and Jesus Christ. Betty often shared her wisdom and humor with those around her, embodying the spirit of community and togetherness. She was known for her fun, loving personality.

Betty Elaine Wilson’s life was a testament to the power of love, faith, and family. In her ninety years, she created a legacy of warmth, generosity, and kindness that will continue to inspire and guide her loved ones for generations to come. Her memory will be cherished and her spirit celebrated, as she joins Jesus, her beloved husband, and friends and loved ones who have passed before her.

Mrs. Wilson’s legacy is carried on by her two daughters, Christy Wilson Childress of Palm Harbor, FL and Cindy Wilson Sheppard of Statesboro, who were the center of her world. She was a proud grandmother to six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her immense joy.