Sarah “Sally” Shearer Duff Wilson, age 90, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018.
Sally was born on June 17, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was formerly employed with McRae’s for 15 years. She was a member and past president of the Women’s Auxiliary for Ocean Springs Hospital, a member of the Eastern Star and a Church Elder for First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs. She was also a volunteer for the American Red Cross for 15 years.
Sally is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Rev. Robert R. Wilson; parents, Samuel B. Duff and Sarah Shearer; sisters, Anna Barr Duff and Jeannie Shearer Duff; and daughter, Anna Jean Wilson.
Survivors include her children, Laura L. Melton of Ocean Springs, MS, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Wilson (Becky) of Indiana, PA, David R. Wilson of Ocean Springs, MS and Kenneth G. Wilson (Michelle) of Ocean Springs, MS; grandchildren, Sarah Craig (Ryan), Mark Melton, Jessica Kopas (Andrew), Shannon Wilson, Alyson Wilson, Samuel Wilson, Deva Wilson, Katlyn Wilson and Lindsey Wilson; and 4 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family would prefer donations made to the Women’s Auxiliary for Ocean Springs Hospital. C/O Dianne Gish, 3109 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs, MS 39564.
Visitation will be held at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 5pm-7pm. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11am at First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs where friends may visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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