Lettie Wilson

LETTIE YARBOROUGH WILSON was born June 8, 1916 in Broadway, N.C. to the late Edgar Yarborough and Isabella Buie Yarborough. Her earthly journey ended on the early afternoon of November 24, 2014 at Jones- Williams Family Care, Inc., an assisted living home. She received her early formal education in Harnett County Schools and was a 1936 graduate of N.C. Agricultural & Technical College (N.C. A&T State University, Greensboro, N.C.), where she received her Bachelor's degree in Education. While at A&T, she joined the Alpha Mu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in the spring of 1934. She later received her Master's degree in Education from Hunters College in New York. She was married to the late John Waylon Wilson and was a loving mother to their son, the late Edgar W. Wilson, affectionately called Butch. He later changed his name to Che Muhammad. She taught school in Baltimore City (Turner's Station) and the Baltimore County school system, retiring from Lansdowne High School in the early '70s. In 1963, she and other visionaries became Founding Members of Heritage United Church of Christ. She was an active church member until her health no longer permitted her to attend. Mrs. Wilson loved to work in her yard, planting and growing flowers. She took much pride in her deck garden. She also enjoyed sitting in the sun rays watching the beauty of the birds at the feeders. She loved to 'switch in her kitchen' and she was always adding something to that kitchen - new gadgets, appliances and cookbooks. She loved to try new dishes and "bake that pie, cake or cookies" because she loved to make all kinds of new desserts. Mrs. Wilson was always reading something. Her favorite books were any cookbook, Ebony; Jet, Black Enterprise, puzzles, find-a-word and such. When asked about her reading, she would respond with My mind would be a terrible thing to waste, remember, I was the Educator!" Even as her health was declining, if she asked you for something and you would respond in the negative, she would be quick to let you know: "I Am Grown, I am the Senior here!!" She was always stern, but firm in her decisions. She leaves to cherish her memory: Nieces, Janie L. Sadler (Kennesaw, GA.), Lettie Y. "Lettie Pearl" (Sam) Mathis (Fayetteville, N.C.), Ruby T. (John D.) Maxwell (Sanford, N.C.) and Mildred Camille Johnson (Wilmington, DE); Granddaughter, Robin Marshall (Baltimore, MD); Great-Grandson, Jerrell Dixon (Prince George's County, MD); Special Great Niece, Carletta Judd (Greensboro, N.C.) and Great Nephew, Clifford Johnson (Philadelphia, PA); and a host of other relatives and friends. Predeceased in death were her twelve siblings: Ola, Eula, Janie, Artis, Clyde, Jesse, Homer ''Curly", Norman, Herbert, Elbert, Edgar "Yarbor Dee" and Monroe. A very "Sincere Thank You" to Ms. Gloria Williams and Mrs. Erma DeBeal for their years of patience, protection and God-filled spirit as caregivers to Mrs. Wilson. A "Special Thanks" to Jones-Williams Family Care, Inc., Hartland-Hospice Services, Tribute Home Care Services and Lamplight Inn.

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Lettie Wilson

June 8, 1916 - November 24, 2014