Eileen Wilson

Eileen Wilson, 91, of Fairview, said goodbye to her family and friends and went to her heavenly home on, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 8:54 a.m., at Red Oak Estates in Canton. She was born on March 9, 1932, in Pekin, to Elvin and Ethel Mae (Potts) Gray. They preceded her in death. She married Charles “Chuck” Wilson on June 28, 1952, in Canton. He also preceded her in death on November 22, 2008. Surviving are three children, Jim (the late Sue) Wilson of Canton, Sandi (Nels Jr.) Hickman of Fairview, and Willie Wilson of Fairview, three brothers, Arthur, Harry (the late Connie) and Clifford (Carolyn), one sister Linda (David) Clark, ten grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Also preceding her in death are three brothers, Gerald, Earl and Charles, and one sister Carol Montour. Her world revolved around her family. She loved spending time, feeding and caring for them. She also enjoyed jig saw puzzles, crocheting and her flowers. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Foster Cemetery in Fairview. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.