Minnie Mae Wilson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Minnie Mae Wilson, 96, of Indian Land, S.C., widow of Robert Daniel Wilson, Sr. passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the home of her daughter Shirley. Born on March 7, 1924 in Fort Mill, S.C. she was the daughter of John William Wilson, Sr. and Sarah Lambert Wilson. Minnie Mae was a faithful member of Belair United Methodist Church for 75 years where she sang in the church choir and was an active member of United Methodist Women. She was also a dedicated member of Eastern Star where she served many offices and was awarded lifetime membership. She was a retired educator with a fondness for children with special challenges. After retiring, Minnie Mae enjoyed traveling with her sweetheart, Robert Daniel Wilson. She and Robert also enjoyed spending time with their children and grandchildren. Minnie Mae was crowned Mrs. Senior South Carolina in 1993. She proudly received the Philosophy of Life Award at the national pageant. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Sexton, and her husband, Cubby of Lexington, S.C., Lois Leder of Greer, S.C., Linda Huff and her husband, Claude of Sevierville, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Maryanne Wilson of Indian Land, S.C.; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Robert Daniel Wilson, Sr.; her daughter, Libby Wilson; her son, Bobby Wilson; her grandson, Justin Wilson; brothers, J.W., George, Leroy, and Olin Wilson. Minnie Mae Wilson is remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and child of God. Praise the Lord for a long life and one well-lived! The graveside service will be held at Belair United Methodist Church Cemetery at 1 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Jubal Sexton, Matthew Sexton, Brian Carter, Jeb Carter, Jonathan Wilson, Travis Carter, Bo Huff, Josh Wilson, Rob Wilson and Ben Leder. Memorials may be made to the Belair U.M.C., 8095 Shelley Mullis Road, Indian Land, SC 29707.