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Dorothy Wilson Obituary
LEXINGTON - Dorothy Finley Wilson 102, died peacefully on Friday, May 5, in Lexington, SC.
Mrs. Wilson was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, and she received a degree from James Madison University. After graduation she moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, for work assisting government efforts during World War II. She met her husband "Jack" Wilson there and moved with him to several locations during his career working for DuPont.
Mrs. Wilson spent many years in Aiken, SC, where she was very active in the community. She was a well-known church leader and teacher representing the Aiken Presbyterian Church. She served as a guardian ad litem, and she was a long-time Girl Scout leader. In addition, she tutored students in the public schools, and she taught folk dancing as an enrichment activity.
Mrs. Wilson was predeceased by her husband John N Wilson, and by her son-in-law Roger W Alford. She is survived by her daughters: Melissa (Joseph) Atkinson, Elizabeth Alford, and Kathleen (William) Post as well as 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A family celebration of life will be planned for the future.
Possible memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Community, Lexington, SC; Abbey Road Hospice, Columbia, SC; or the Aiken Presbyterian Church, Aiken, SC.
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Kathy Crawford Arrowsmith, Lexington, SC
June 8, 2023
I enjoyed meeting your mother a few years ago when I was visiting a friend at Presbyterian Home. I found out that she knew my mother from their days at Madison College/JMU so I called my Mom so that they could chat. My Mom died at age 101 in October 2018. They were both amazing ladies who are missed!
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