She was born in Burke County on October 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Bert Wilson and Ila Eckard Wilson.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Ray VanHorn; three sisters, Evelyn Stone and husband Albert; Irene Weaver and husband Norris; Catherine Drum and husband Dale; brother, B.L. Wilson and wife Mae.
She is survived by her daughter, Vanessa King and husband William of Oak Island, NC; granddaughter, Jade Lackey and husband Chase of Burlington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hickory Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:00 until 9:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Ed Stephenson will be officiating the service.
Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
