Evelyn Wilson

ELM CITY - Evelyn Ford Wilson, 80, died Thursday, May 4, 2017.

The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.

She was the widow of John W. Wilson who died in September, 2016. A daughter of the late Paul and Evelyn Lorenz Ford, she grew up in Baltimore. Locally, she was active in Red Cross work for over 10 years.

Surviving are her sons, Robert "Bobby" Wilson (Angela) of Elm City, Paul Wilson (Betty Lynn) of Spring Hope and John Wilson (Louise) of Brooksville, FL; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to the American Red Cross, 703 Nash St W, Ste B, Wilson, NC 27893-3058.