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Rebecca Wilder Obituary
WILDER, Rebecca The relatives and friends of Elder Rebecca (C.I.) Gaillard Wilder, those of her children, Mrs. Lucille W. Washington, Mr. Harrison Wilder, Jr. (Harriet), Mr. William "Cubby" Wilder, Mrs. Susan W. Ware (Frederick), Ms. Mary Frances Wilder and Mrs. Annette W. Walker (Larry), sisters, Mrs. Priscilla Gladden, Mrs. Marie Johnson (Leon), brothers, Mr. Alonzo Gailliard (Rebecca), Mr. Louis Gailliard and Mr. Prince Gailliard (Barbara), sister-in-law, Ms. Elizabeth Gailliard, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend her home going service, Wednesday, September 26, 2007, 12 noon, at St. James Presbyterian Church, 1314 Secessionville Road, James Island, SC, Rev. Dr. Charles Heyward, Pastor. Friends may call FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 122 Logan Street, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund in the name of Elder Rebecca G. Wilder. Interment: The Church Cemetery. Elder Rebecca (C.I.) Gilliard Wilder, 94, died September 21, 2007, at hr home after a lengthy illness. Elder Wilder was born in Charleston, SC, on November 28, 1912, to Mr. Lawrence Gailliard and Mrs. Margaret Singleton Gailliard of Sol Legare, James Island, SC. She spend her early life on Sol Legare and attended the Sol Legare community schools. She was raised on the farm of her mother and father in Sol Legare. During this time the country was in a depression and she was unable to finish high school and had to work on the farm. She always wanted to be a school teacher and never gave up her ambition to continue her education. She received her high school diploma from the W. Gresham Meggett Adult Education Program under the tutelage of her son Harrison Wilder, Jr. She always pushed her children to obtain a higher education. Elder Wilder was very active in community civic affairs. She always pushed for individuals to register to vote and was always one of the first persons at the voting poll. She helped found the James Island Improvement Organization. This organization was founded to help citizens improve on conditions on James Island and help shellfish fishermen continue to harvest shellfish. She was very active in the founding of the first town of James Island. When we lost the first town, she demonstrated with other James Island residents in front of Charleston City Hall, in protest to the City of Charleston for not allowing the town charter to stand. Elder Wilder was married to the late Harrison Wilder, Sr., on June 30, 1928. To this union 11 children were born. She will always be remembered for her love of her church. She joined the church at the age of 12 under the Pastorate of the late Marion A. Sanders. She was a faithful, dedicated and loyal member of St. James Presbyterian Church for 82 years. She served in numerous capacities such as Presbyterian Women, Senior Choir and was ordained as a Deacon and Elder. She also belonged to a host of other social organizations such as Iluj Sea Shore Farmers Lodge No. 457, Alpha Tent No. 212, and the Daughters of Elijah Order of Eastern Star NO. 337. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Mildred, Mable, Herman & Evon Wilder and Eggleston
October 1, 2007
To:Wilder Family.
You have our deepest Sympathy
Mildred, Mable, Herman & Evon Wilder and Eggleston
October 1, 2007
You have our deepest Sympathy
Jacqueline Palmer
September 29, 2007
Wilder Family,
Mrs. Rebecca your resting now with the other great ones who have gone on and has made wonderful memories for Sol-Legare. Family, know that
her reward is great.
Helen Whatley
September 27, 2007
It will not be the same entering the driveway for the Wilder clan knowing that Mrs. Wilder is not there to throw her hand up in the air to say "Hello." I will always feel this lost. LUV You All Di
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Rosalie Rush
September 27, 2007
Prince and Barbara,
You have my sympathy. I'm out of town and just read of your sister's passing.
Terra Rivera
September 27, 2007
Glenn, Orlando's and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Remember all the good times and memories so as to keep a smile on your face...take care and come home safe and sound.
WILLIAM MCCALL
September 26, 2007
TO:BILL WILDER AND FAMILY.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.
Sherry (Trudy) Seymour
September 26, 2007
To the Wilder Family,
It was such a pleasure to have known Mrs. CI. She was always pleasant and had a positive outlook on everthing. I send my condolences and love to the family. May God Bless Your Family.
Rodgers Gilliard
September 26, 2007
Please accept my most sincere condolences and sympathy.
Love,
Rodgers, Seth and Sarah
Audrey D. Harley
September 26, 2007
To the Wilder Family:
Elder Rebecca Wilder was a blessing to all who knew her. Such a kind person that kept a smile on her face. She will be missed but remembered for the special days she spent loving and caring for you all. Find comfort in knowing she is only away with the Almighty!
LORETHA WILDER
September 26, 2007
DEAR FAMILY,I KNOW THAT YOUR MOTHER WILL BE MISSES BY SO MANY THAT KNEW HER. SHE WAS A PERSON THAT ALWAYS HAD WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO IMPART,AND A SMILE THAT WAS CONTAGIOUS. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL IS THE PROMISE OF THE RESURRECTION THAT WE CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.
Patricia A. Hamilton-Brown
September 26, 2007
To Harry and the Wilder family. May God's Loving Presence Comfort you,His Perfect Peace Restore And His Promise of Eternal Life Sustain You During This Time Of Loss. You Are In My Thoughts And Prayers.
Linda Sneed
September 25, 2007
To The Wilder Family:
May God give you strength and peace during this time of bereavement. Even though we can not be with you at this time, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless all of you. (Linda & Rashaad)
Bridget (Campbell) Leslie
September 25, 2007
"To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord." May the Father fill your void with His love. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Gordon Vinson
September 25, 2007
As a fellow Elder, her accomplishments are a level for all of us to aspire to. Death is not the end but is the beginning of the fulfilment of the promise to all.
Darnette Hall
September 25, 2007
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May you always keep her in your heart. With our heartfelt prays in your time of need: James,Darnette, Derone and Georgie
MARY WASHINGTON
September 25, 2007
Grandmother (my adopted grandmother)What a kind & loving person you were. I love you so much. You will be missed but I'll always have you in my heart.
To my extended family: There are many things we cannot understand, But we must trust God's judgment May His love sustain & guide you.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him,and honour him (Psalms 91:15)
Jim and Chris Wilkerson
September 25, 2007
Dear Wilder Family,
You have our deepest sympathy and our highest admiration for Rebecca.
One lamp - thy mother's love - amid the stars
Shall lift its pure flame changeless, and before
The throne of God, burn through eternity -
Holy - as it was lit and lent thee here.
~Nathaniel Parker Willis
Rosa Hall
September 25, 2007
To the Wilder Family:
Weeping my endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Just cherish the memories of Mrs. Wilder that will be with you forever. With Deepest Sympathy - The Hall Family, Cornelius, Rosa, Valecia, Tanisha, LaShanda, and Cornelius, Jr.
The Madoo-Tann Family
September 25, 2007
TO THE FAMILY:
May the memories of your loved one held deep within your heart help to comfort you at this time. Our prays are with you.
Arthur and Betty Bluntt
September 25, 2007
They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot not be removed, but abideth for ever. Ps.125:1 May you feel the love of God during your hours of breavement.
Our prayers are with you.
Arthur and Betty Bluntt
Martha Richardson
September 25, 2007
To The Wilder Family:
May God comfort you during this time of bereavement. Know that His Word is true, He will not leave you comfortless. He sent those to comfort the brokenhearted. Our pray is with you always.
MAIRLYN CURNELL-DINGLE
September 25, 2007
GLORY!!!!GLORY!!!!!GLORY!!!!
MY PRAYERS WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU ALL.
Shammara Washington
September 24, 2007
Great grandmother,
Well done, good and faithful servant! You will be truly missed.
Love you always.
Katrina Washington-Womack, Shammara Washington, and Nashira Washington
Deborah Colley
September 24, 2007
To: The Wilder Family, Our deepest
sympathy to you..A wonderful woman will be missed.May God
continue to Bless and Keep you."God
is our refuge and strenght,a very
present help in trouble."Psalm46:1
Deborah Colley(NYO)& Elijah Greene.III(Great Grand Son )Elijahnae,Isiaih &Destiny Great Great Grands).
Deborah Colley
September 24, 2007
To: The Wilder Family, Our deepest
sympathy to you..A wonderful woman will be missed.May God
continue to Bless and Keep you."God
is our refuge and strenght,a very
present help in trouble."Psalm46:1
Deborah Colley(NYO)& Elijah Greene.III(Great Grand Son )Elijahnae,Isiaih &Destiny Great Great Grands).
Voka Stokes
September 24, 2007
To the Family,
Cast these cares on the Lord because He care. Stay encourage. Weeping only endures for a night and Joy will come in the morning.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Voka Stokes
ELIJAH GREENE,JR
September 24, 2007
GRANDMOTHER, THANKS FOR THE BEAUTFUL MEMORIES.HEAVEN IS GETTING
AN ANGEL.
LOVE ALWAYS,
ELIJAH,JR.AND CHILDREN
IDA HAMILTON
September 24, 2007
THE WILDER FAMILY,YOUR LOSS IS HEAVEN'S GAINS,YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Martha Wilder
September 24, 2007
To: THE WILDER FAMILY:
We were both saddened and happy to learn of the homegoing for our beloved cousin and neighbor. Saddened that she will not be here on earth with us, but HAPPY to know that she is resting with the Lord.
We recall that, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. My God keep you all in this time of bereavement.
Love you all!!!
ELISABETH ROBINSON & family
September 24, 2007
The Lord is our Shepherd That’s Relationship! We shall not want That's Supply! He maketh Us to lie down in green pastures That's Rest! He leadeth us beside the still waters That's Refreshment! He restoreth our soul That’ s Healing! May God continue to Bless each and every one of The Wilder Family during this time of Bereavement!
Carolyn Campbell
September 24, 2007
I had the pleasure of meeting this
great lady only once. But she had such a loving spirit. I'll never forget her. Gods comfort to you all
Eulonda Mitchell
September 24, 2007
To the Wilder Family
May the love & peace of God shower you at this time. Hold close to your heart the fond memories of your mother.
Shawn Wilder
September 24, 2007
TO THE FAMILY:
It is my prayer that the Lord continue to BLESS, STRENGTHEN, and KEEP you all in times like these.
George and Carol Tempel
September 24, 2007
A great lady who raised a great family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Patricia A. Hamilton--Brown
September 24, 2007
To Harry and the Wilder family you are in my thouhgts and prayers. Have Good Thoughts of the the Happy times you spent together. God is able and he will sustain you. You was truly blessed to have your mother, for so many years.
"AS YOU WALK THROUGH
THIS TIME OF LOSS,
MAY YOU KNOW THAT
THE LORD WALKS WITH YOU,
AND HE WILL COMFORT YOU.
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