Denton- Lena Ridge Wilson, went to join her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 13, 2019 after three years of declining health. She was born on February 15, 1941 in Thomasville, NC to the late Howard and Kathleen Ridge.
Lena dedicated her time to caring and supporting others in the church community. She was retired from Lexington Furniture. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family, but in the words of Lena, "Please, only cry happy tears."
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wilson.
She is survived by daughter Anna W. Hedrick; grandchildren Megan Hedrick and Josh Hedrick (Regina); great-grandson Logan Hedrick and brother Freddie Ridge.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Holly Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, NC with Rev. Cooper officiating the service.
Thomasville Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wilson family. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made at thomasvillefh.com.