OBITUARY
Mary Ellen Wilson
May 30, 1926 – January 3, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Gilliland Howe Funeral Home
Mary Ellen Wilson, 92 of Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Arbor Grove Village. Mary was born on May 30, 1926 in Decatur County, the daughter of Ivan and Mary (Baugh) Martin. She married Russell Wilson on April 4, 1945 and he preceded her in death April 29, 1979.
She worked for many years at the Westport Town Hall, filed taxes and also owned the Boondocks in North Vernon. She loved horses and talking with people.
Survivors include her children – Russell (Linda) Wilson Jr. of Westport, Bonnie (Isaac) Callahan of Westport, Charlie (Leona) Wilson of North Vernon and Duane (Colleen) Gabbard of North Vernon; her sister – Jean Callahan; Nine grandchildren – Tammy Ross, Dawn Steinker, Larry Callahan, Melissa Scott, Laila Morley, May Shatto, Jeromy Gabbard, Craig Gabbard and Steele Case and several great and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Russell Wilson.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 11AM until the start of the funeral service at 1PM at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Westport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.
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FAMILY
- Ivan Martin Father (deceased)
- Mary Martin Mother (deceased)
- Russell Wilson Husband (deceased)
- Bonnie (Isaac) Callahan Daughter
- Russell (Linda) Wilson Jr. Son
- Charlie (Leona) Wilson Son
- Duane (Colleen) Gabbard Son
- Jean Callahan Sister
- Tammy Ross Grandchild
- Dawn Steinker Grandchild
- Larry Callahan Grandchild
- Melissa Scott Grandchild
- Laila Morley Grandchild
- May Shatto Grandchild
- Jeromy Gabbard Grandchild
- Craig Gabbard Grandchild
- Steele Case Grandchild
- Mary also leaves behind several great and great great grandchildren.
PALLBEARERS
- Steele Case
- Jeromy Gabbard
- Craig Gabbard
- Josh Ross
- Corey Ross
- Larry Callahan
Past Services
Tuesday,
January 08, 2019
Visitation
Tuesday,
January 08, 2019
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