Betty J. Wilson, 88, of Burlington, passed away Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 at Oak Park Place.
Betty was born on Mormon Road in Burlington on Feb. 14, 1933, to Harold and Linda (nee Smith) Sheard. On Oct. 17, 1959 in Richmond, Ill., she was united in marriage to Robert Wilson Sr. Robert preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 2016. Betty was a lifelong resident of Burlington.
Betty was a homemaker and artist. She enjoyed gambling, fishing, gardening, bowling and being outdoors. She also loved spending time with her family and friends.
Betty is survived by her children, Deborah Wilson, John Wilson and Charles Wilson; grandchildren, Wendi Wilson, Christina Lenzie and Marissa Wilson; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Jaylen, Kaden, Elijah and Avery; siblings, Dorothy Wiechert and Lorraine Kester; sister-in-law, Gladys Sheard; along with many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, brothers Herbert (Hazel) Sheard and Warren Sheard; and brothers-in-law, Charles “Jiggs” Wiechert and Carl Kester.
The family would like to thank the staff at Oak Park Place, along with Chris Bauman and The Bauman Family, for their care and compassion during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
A memorial service for Betty will take place on Monday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home. Other relatives and friends may meet with the family from 4 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 9 a.m.
Well-wishers may visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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