Elva Dee Wilson

She was born Sunday, January 22, 1922 in Wana, WV. A daughter of the late Thomas B. Simpson and Minerva Wise Simpson.

Mrs. Wilson was an alum of Clay-Battelle High School in Blacksville, WV. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg although in recent months, due to accessibility, she had attended the Oakview United Methodist Church. Mrs. Wilson was a faithful member of the Tuesday morning Bible Study of First Presbyterian. Previously she had served as a Sunday School Teacher and as a Ruling Elder of the former Muddy Creek Presbyterian Church. She was a strong supporter of the annual Muddy Creek reunions. For many years Elva was a member of the Presbyterian Women in the Washington Presbytery.

She was an avid reader and a member of the Waynesburg Library Club. She loved to cook, bake, and create in the kitchen. Quite often she "tested" new recipes she found in cookbooks, magazines, or newspapers. She was well known for her dinner rolls.

Mrs. Wilson loved country living and totally enjoyed mowing with her garden tractor and the large farm tractor. Elva also enjoyed gardening and raising flowers.

For a number of years Mrs. Wilson worked as a clerk and later as a bookkeeper for the G.C. Murphy Store in Waynesburg and later in Morgantown. She also served as a "set-up" designer for new store locations.

Her Husband: Paul R. Wilson, whom she married on December 26, 1939 died May 11,1986.

Surviving are 1 Son: Rev. Dr. Donald P.(Deborah) Wilson, of Waynesburg, PA., 1 Daughter-In-Law: Martha Jean Wilson of Carmichaels, PA., 3 Grandchildren: Douglas A. (Amy) Wilson of Waynesburg, PA., Thomas R. (Patty) Wilson of Rootstown, Ohio, and Kathleen Wilson of Bridgeville, PA., 3 Great Grandchildren: Bradley (Lauren) Wilson, Chelsey Wilson, E. Christian Wilson and his fiancee Emily, 2 Great Great Grandchildren: Lillyanna and Keith Connor, 1 Sister: Mildred Pratt of Carmichaels, PA., 1 Brother: Elmer B. Simpson of Louisville, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased in addition to her parents and husband are 1 Son: Robert R. Wilson, and 4 Brothers: Luther, Thomas, Wilbur, and Alex Simpson.

Friends will be received from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 03, 2019 in the Milliken and Throckmorton FH, Inc. Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director,197 N. Maiden St Waynesburg, PA 15370. There will additional visitation at the First Presbyterian Church 169 West College St. Waynesburg, PA. from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM the time of the service on Wednesday, December 04, 2019 with Rev. William Sukolsky and her son Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Greene Co. Memorial Park, Waynesburg, PA. The family ask that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Wilson Scholarship Fund of Waynesburg University, 51 West College St. Waynesburg, PA. 15370 or the Waynesburg Library Club, c/o Roberta Boyd, President, P.O. Box 209, Waynesburg, PA. 15370. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.