Beatrice King Wilson, age 97, of Wylliesburg, Virginia passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. She was born December 15, 1922 in Charlotte County, Virginia and was the daughter of the late James Henry King and the late Sally Anne King.
Mrs. Wilson was the owner and operator of Wilson’s Grocery in Wylliesburg for 53 years. She was well known and loved by her community and many called her Mom, Mrs. B and Aunt B. She was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church in Drakes Branch.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Wilson, Jr.; two brothers, Carl King and Earl King; and one sister, Virginia “Jinx” Kendall.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by two daughters, Peggy Anne Wilson of Wylliesburg and Jill Wilson Duncan (Danny) of Chase City; one son, William Henry Wilson III (Debra) of Chase City; five grandchildren, Amanda W. Jordan (Mike), Jennifer Wilson (David Lee Alvarado), Cassandra Wilson, Jessica Duncan and Jacob Duncan; eight great-grandchildren, Kaylee Jordan, Macy Jordan, Adam Elder, Dominick Kempo, Gabriel Kempo, Makayla Duncan, Mykah Duncan and Amaya Duncan; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 5 until 7:30 p.m. at Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Lebanon United Methodist Church, 11135 Craftons Gate Highway, Drakes Branch, VA 23927. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.newcomballgoodfh.com. Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.