Nellie Christine Williams-Wilson

She was raised in Tonkawa, OK, the eldest of six children.

She was offered a scholarship to Juilliard in New York and turned it down at her father's request to attend college in Oklahoma where she obtained a Master's Degree in teaching. Her first teaching assignment was in a one room school house.

During WWII she served in the Women's Army Corp. She was proud to be the second person discharged after the war.

She met the love of her life Ian (Scotty) Wilson and married Nov. 1, 1947. He preceded her in death after 55 years of marriage.

She is survived by her children; Ian James Wilson of Clearlake Oaks, CA; Maryosa Wilson Sinnett of Las Vegas, NV; Nellie W. Wilson of San Jose, CA; four grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She had many accomplishments during her life. She is a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She served as Royal Matron of the Royal Order of the Amaranth and several grand offices. She was a member of the League of Women Voters, Eagles, Lions, Moose Lodge and the Lady's Auxiliary.

She was voted Favorite Teacher of the Year in San Jose, CA and retired at age 70. After retiring to Clearlake Oaks, CA she continued her love of teaching in Sunday School at a Clearlake Oaks church. She enjoyed working on community committees until her health began to fail.

Viewing to be held at Jones and Lewis Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake on June 1 from 1-5 p.m. Services to be held June 2 at 11 a.m.

She was loved by all that knew her and will be missed greatly.

Arrangements under the direction of Jones & Lewis Funeral Home, Lower Lake, CA.