Bobbie Jean Wilson

Bobbie Jean Wilson was born on September 22, 1941, in Covington, Virginia, to Pearl I. Yancey and Barthonia Taylor. On July 27, 1976, she was united in marriage to Joseph Jackson Wilson at Caroline Baptist Church, she was the eldest of three children, including her siblings Letisha Osbourne and Barthonia Taylor, Jr. Affectionately known as “Miss Bobbie Jean,” and “Ms. BJ”, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-great mother, after the unexpected loss of her daughter Tanya Ann, she lovingly and faithfully took on the responsibility of raising her grandchildren Zakuria Darby and Zeif Darby. Her children were Joseph (Joey) Wilson, Terry Wilson, and Tanya Ann Wilson. Her grandchildren, from the oldest to youngest, are Toya Wilson, Asia Wilson, Terry Wilson, Kiara Wilson, Michael Hoyte, Zakuria Darby, and Zeif Darby. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren, and she is now reunited with her beloved husband, Joseph Jackson Wilson, who all preceded her in death. Miss Bobbie jean faced many trials and tribulations, yet she always chose to see the brighter side of life. When she moved from Covington, VA to Baltimore, MD, without a set plan but with determination to give her children a better life, showed believed in God and walked in faith every day. Even after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure and Kinney failure three years ago, she continues to share her light, smiling through her struggles and showing kindness to everyone, she met. Her son Joey shared bond with her, He told everyone that he was staying by her side until her final moments. Her friend Guy also supported her with daily care, ensuring she was never alone. She was a forgiving soul, never holding onto grudges always choosing love and compassion. Miss Bobbie Jean loved simple joys- visits from her grandchildren” time at the casino, playing bingo, and filling her home with knick-knack and memorabilia, and sharing her warmth and laughter She always open her home to people in need. Her house was always open, a place where everyone felt welcome and loved. To know Miss Bobbie Jean was to know love, strength, and grace. Her granddaughter Zakuria attributes her strength was resilience to her grandmother. Ms. Bobbie Jean was truly a light in the lives of her family, friends, and all who had the blessing of meeting her

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Bobbie Jean Wilson

September 4, 1941 - September 3, 2025