Jean Autry Willis
October 25, 2018
Jean Autry Willis, age 76, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018, surrounded by her children. Born in Hope Mills, N.C., Jean was the daughter of the late James Thurman Autry and Lena Mae Sessoms. She was passionate about family, friends, gardening and her faith in her Lord and Savior. She had an intense love of the beach, frequently visiting the North and South Carolina coast. She is survived by sons, Don Michael Zauzig of Vancover, Wash. and Stephen Mel Willis of Conover, N.C.; daughters, Sylvia Rae Willis of San Diego, Calif., Cynthia Jean Willis of San Diego, Calif. and Michelle Rae Reeves of Fort Mill; daughter-in-law, Jesse Wilson of Chester; stepson, Timothy Wilson of North Carolina; sister, Betty Joyce Mott of Oceanside, Calif.; and grandchildren including: Courtney Rhyne Hall, Stephanie Danielle Rector and Sabrina Lathan Reeves. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Wilson and stepson, J.R. Wilson.
Jean Autry Willis, age 76, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018, surrounded by her children. Born in Hope Mills, N.C., Jean was the daughter of the late James Thurman Autry and Lena Mae Sessoms. She was passionate about family, friends,... View Obituary & Service Information