OBITUARY
Doretha Summers Wilson
March 21, 1939 – March 16, 2013
Mrs. Doretha Summers Wilson, 73, of 349 Talley St. Troutman, died Saturday March 16, 2013 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Born in Iredell County on March 21, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Summers and Alvina Saddler Summers. She worked for Troutman Shirt Company until they closed and then she went to Beauty Maid Mills uintil her health failed. She was raised at Zion Wesley AME Zion Church in Troutman, then joined Refuge Church Of Christ in Troutman and finally joining the Kingdom Of Life Ministries in Mooresville. She loved music, loved teaching Sunday school and ministering as a missionary, she was a choir director and worked tirelessly at the local, district and state level in her church. She genuinely loved young people and offering them encouragement. On December 30, 1956, she married Mr. Andrew Wilson who survives. Also surviving are a son, Steve Wilson (Sandra) of Charlotte, daughters: Lori Wilson of Troutman, Lydia Lowe of Troutman and Lane Young and her fiance Carl Wade of Winston-Salem. She is also survived by grandchildren: Gary Lowe, Jr., Steven K. Wilson and Candice Wilson and great grandchildren: Saquarius Wilson, Caleb Wilson and Serenity Wilson. Also surviving is a former daughter-in-law, Carolyn Wilson. She was preceded in death by brothers: John and Frank Summers, a son-in-law, Gary D. Lowe, Sr. and former daughter-in-law, Bonita Wilson. Services celebrating Mrs. Wilson's life will be conducted on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 1:00 at New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Troutman. with District Elder Lewis Taylor and Dr. Ronnie Parson officiating. She will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service while the family greets friends and burial will follow in Iredell Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be: Otis Westmoreland, Kenneth Mills, Carlos Westmoreland, Gary Lowe, Jr. and, Carlos Westmoreland, Jr. Condolences may be sent online to the family at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com. Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Services
- Visitation Saturday, March 23, 2013
- Funeral Service Saturday, March 23, 2013
REMEMBERING
Doretha Summers Wilson
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RECEIVE UPDATESCarrie Arrington
March 29, 2013
To God be the glory for the life of Mother Doretha Wilson, a beautiful woman of God that led by example to all who would follow. She has truly blessed my life and I will forever remember her "faithfulness until death." What a legacy Mother Wilson has left us..I can hear her still saying. what more can I do? May God's peace rest with you and may her light forever shine! With Love
Kenny Overcash
March 25, 2013
So sorry for the loss of such a great inspiration to so many. I fondly remember Saturdays when Mrs. Wilson would come into Neill's Grocery in Troutman to do her weekly shopping. It was always a wonderful experience just to get a few minutes to speak to this wonderful child of God. I would love to get a chance to speak with Lydia and Steve--it has been a very long time since I have seen either of you!! I would have tried to get to the service,but I have a late case of the flu that WILL NOT GO AWAY!!
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kenny Overcash
Betty Wyrick
March 23, 2013
May you all remember the love that Mama Doretha had for each and everyone of you and all she came in contact with. She will not be forgotten becsuse she is still among us loving us even more just from Gods House. May the peace of God be with you.
Evang. Carolyn Luckey Turner Skinner
March 23, 2013
Family I am deeply saddened at your loss! Mother Wilson was a great mother, neighbor, mentor and friend. She will be greatly missed!
Brenda Shoaf
March 23, 2013
Lane and Cedric, we will be hugging you in spirit today. So sorry for your loss.
Geneva Mills
March 23, 2013
God Bless and keep you. God will be your comforter and one day he will wipe all tears away.
Geneva Mills
James Flowers
March 22, 2013
Please accept my sincere condolences. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
chauncey harris
March 22, 2013
Sorry for your lost.......
SHERLOCK & Debbie MCCOMBS
March 22, 2013
She will be missed ,I remember picking her up and taking her to work when we worked at TL Edwards . We talked about a lot of things and a lot of it was good advice.When we visit her and Mr.Andy we talked and laugh about a lot of things she was fun to be around. RIP!
March 22, 2013
God Bless and keep you. God will be your comforter and one day he will wipe all tears away.
Geneva Mills
Dianne Rankin Sanders
March 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Look to God for comfort. You have my deepest sympathy...
Sherra Mills
March 21, 2013
The Mills Family sends their condolences . May God be with you during your darkest time and strengthen you during your weakest moments. Peace be with you!
March 21, 2013
From My Family To Yours,
Steve, Lori, Lydia GrandChildren And All Other Family Members,
Mother Wilson Was An Inspiration To All Who Came In Contact With Her Presence. She Was A Beautiful Person Inside And Out And She'll Be Greatly Missed. So It's Ok To Cry, It Wouldn't Be Fair If You Didn't. But God Knows They're Tears Of Joy. We Love Each And EveryOne Of You.
Treva, Reggie, Mone't & Jaleil
Dedra Chambers
March 21, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Charles and Donna Young
March 21, 2013
God be with you.
Eric & Reba Imes
March 21, 2013
Ephesians 3:14-21
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with might through his Spirit in the inner man, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have power to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home
March 21, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Vincent Allison
March 21, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time. Mother Wilson was a great woman of God. I have fond memories of her. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Rejoice!! She was a faithful worker for Christ.
Adam & Viola Massey
March 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories of your loved one continue to bring you comfort.
Walter & Janice Stark
March 20, 2013
For the last five years Mother Wilson was the only Mother left in my life. I looked to her for guidance and encouragement.
We loved her as our Mother in Christ. Be encouraged family she is now resting in the Lord.
Deacon Walter & Sister Janice Stark (Concord, NC)
Shanette Johnson
March 20, 2013
I pray that God bless the Wilson family during their time of bereavement. I pray that the holy spirit will comfort you and encourage you to press on!
-Shanette' Johnson
LARRY LOWE
March 20, 2013
MAY GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY IN THIS DIFFUCULT TIME.
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