Middletown...Billie Jo (Wright) Wilson, 78, resident of Middletown, passed away early Monday morning at Middletown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.She was born in Oneida, TN, February 21, 1928, the daughter of Flemens and Lea Ann Smith Wright.She had been a homemaker her entire life was a member of the Locust Gove Community Club and attended the Methodist Churches in Knightstown and New Castle.She had lived her entire life in Henry County.She had been preceded in death by her husband William George Wilson in 1985, 2 sons: David Charles and William Theodore, 2 brothers: Brad and J.B. Wright and 4 sisters: Bonnie Wright, Treva Sheppard, Trudy Welsh and Verta Phillips.Survivors include her son: George (Stephanie) Wilson of Middletown, 2 grandchildren: Madison and Abigail Wilson of Middletown, 1 sister: Gladys DeCoursey of Atlanta, GA.Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 South 5th, Middletown, with Dr. Philip C. Rogers officiating.Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown.Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-8 PM.Online Guestbook at:
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