​Virginia Wells Wilson, 85

​Virginia Wells Wilson, age 85 of Brownsville, departed this life on Sunday, February 9, 2020  at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on  October 3, 1934 to the late Lonnie Mitchell and Virgie Ethel Slaughter Wells.   She was married to Leslie James Wilson, Sr., who also preceded him in death. 
 
Virginia was a homemaker, and a member of Fairview United Baptist Church.  

She leaves to honor her memory-- four sons, L.J. Wilson of Brownsville,  Eddie Wilson (Kim) of Bowling Green, Lennie Wilson of Alexandria, TN  and Tim Wilson (Maria) of Bowling Green; four daughters, Lou Wolfe (Doug), Tresea VanMeter (Hank) and Robin Cassidy all of Brownsville and Julie Decker (Brian) of Huff; thirty-two grandchildren; forty-six great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; one brother, Jimmy Wells; one sister, Thelma Jean Hoten; son-in-law, Nelson Minyard and daughter-in-law, Sam Wilson.   She was also preceded in death by one son, Ervin Wilson and two daughters, Frances Dewitt and Cecile Minyard. 
 
Interment will be in Hawkins Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to:  American Cancer Society, 952 Fairview Ave., #4, Bowling Green, KY  42101 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN  38105.  

VISITATION
11 AM - 8 PM, Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

10 AM - 2 PM, Thursday, February 13, 2020
Fairview United Baptist Church
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FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Thursday, February 13, 2020
Fairview United Baptist Church