Neta Jane Wilson

Born on September 20, 1932, in Oklahoma City, Neta built a life shaped by art, learning, service, and enduring connections with those around her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Cord Wilson, and her parents, Howard and Lena Allsman.

Neta studied design and drawing at the University of Oklahoma and later graduated from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art. A devoted artist, she worked in many mediums, including painting, drawing, and sculpture, and received numerous art awards over the years. Among the places she held especially dear were the mountains of Colorado, where she spent summers painting and drawing.

Her love of art also found expression in her service to the community. Neta was a dedicated do¬cent at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, where she shared her appreciation for Western art and culture. She was also a longtime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir, and an active member of P.E.O. and Alpha Chi Omega.

Neta also had a deep affection for dogs, cherishing her own lifelong companions as well as her adored grand-dogs.

She is survived by her daughter, Courtney Wilson of Oklahoma City; her son, Cord Wilson of Dallas, Texas; her cousin, Fred Lechner; and her dear lifelong friend, Don Jelniker of Denver, Colorado.

A celebration of life will be held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church Chapel at 4400 N Shartel Avenue in Oklahoma City on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Neta Jane Wilson will be remembered for her lifelong dedication to art, her service to her community, and the many lasting connections.