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HR 453 - Introduced - PDF
HR453
193560-1
By Representatives Coleman, Givan, Scott, Rogers, Bracy,
Buskey, Howard, Jackson, Alexander, England, Clarke, Forte,
Drummond, Boyd, Daniels, Hollis, Knight, Beech, Morrow,
McCampbell, Carns, Drake, Black, Lindsey, Ford, Williams (JD),
Garrett, Hall, Blackshear, Farley, Faulkner, South and
Treadaway
RFD:
First Read: 20-MAR-18
193560-1:n:03/20/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-1440
MOURNING THE DEATH OF MILDRED D. WILSON.
WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the
death of Mildred D. Wilson, on March 15, 2018, at the age of
ears; she was the beloved mother of our friend and
colleague, Senator Linda Coleman-Madison; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Wilson was born to Sylvester and
Bertha Davis, December 4, 1930, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama; she
accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and united with
the Holy Springs Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, she attended Holy Springs Elementary and
Holy Springs High School; she graduated from Stillman College
with an undergraduate degree in education; she received her
Master's Degree in Education from the University of
Montevallo; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Wilson began her teaching career at
Abrams Elementary School; she also taught at Greenwood
Elementary School and Charles F. Hard Elementary School in
Bessemer, Alabama, where she faithfully served for 34 years;
and
WHEREAS, she was faithful member of the New Mt.
Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Hueytown, Alabama; she
served as a Sunday School teacher for over 30 years, deaconess
secretary, Missionary Society President, and a member of the
Matrons' Society; she enjoyed decorating the church for many
celebrations and events; she organized many holiday and
seasonal programs and she was a noted public speaker for
church events and a supporter of the Concerned Citizens of
Hueytown; and
WHEREAS, she enjoyed cooking and hosting family
gatherings; she was also caring and compassionate to those who
were ill and insured them that she was thinking of them and
praying for them by sending care packages; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Wilson was predeceased by her only
son, Devellyn Joel Wilson; those left to cherish her memory,
are her devoted husband, Thonal Wilson; two daughters, Rhonda
Wesley (Anthony), Linda Coleman-Madison (Carl); grandsons
Anthony Wesley, Jr., and Brandon Wesley; one sister, Alla Mae
Stewart, and a host of other family and friends; and
WHEREAS, the passing of Mrs. Wilson leaves a void in
the lives of her loving family, many friends, and the entire
community, where she was highly regarded; her presence will be
greatly missed, but her memory will be cherished in the hearts
of all who knew and loved her; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Mildred B.
Wilson is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution is
offered in highest tribute to her life, along with heartfelt
sympathy to her grieving family.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That special condolences are
offered by Senators Priscilla Dunn, Vivian Davis Figures, Hank
Sanders, Bobby Singleton, and Rodger Smitherman.