Ann Smith Wilson

Ann Smith Wilson, of Winston-Salem, passed away on October 13th at her home surrounded by family. Born on September 26th, 1954 in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Frank Smith and Violet Riddle Smith and wife to Randy Wilson.

Ann is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Randy Wilson; her twin daughters Leslie Miller and Lindsey Nowacki, her granddaughter Liv Nowacki, and her sister Lisa Rowland. She was an extremely devoted and loving daughter, mother, sister and wife.

Ann dedicated her career to children and students, teaching middle school for 33 years, primarily at Walkertown and Kernersville Middle Schools. After retiring from teaching middle school, Ann taught for several years at Forsyth Tech Community College. In total, she educated several thousand students in her career, never losing her passion for teaching, genuine care for her students, and sense of humor.

A memorial service celebrating Ann’s life will be held at Stanleyville Baptist Church on Sunday October 18th at 3:00pm with Rev Dr. Virgil Dwyer Jr officiating. The family will receive visitors before the service at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to Hospice of the Piedmont, https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/donate/