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Lillie Mae Wilson
Lillie Mae Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Lillie Mae Wilson, 67, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Jan. 10, 2023. In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family.
Lillie was born on Aug. 6, 1955, in Leflore County, Miss., the daughter of Elbert Wilson and Ether Nix. She worked in customer service in the banking and retail industries. Lillie was a lifelong learner and enjoyed classes and school. In her spare time, she liked visiting thrift shops and riding her bike.
Survivors include her daughter, Daniele Wilson of Mesa, Ariz.; grandson, Jontreyvius Richmond; brothers, Wilson Dyke (Rhonda) Ross of Pella, Willie (Terry) Ross, Larry Wilson, Jerry Wilson, Mark Wilson Bey and Timothy Wilson, all of Waterloo; sisters, Gloria (Leo) White of Waterloo and Kimberly Caldwell of St. Joseph, Mo.; stepfather, Theodis Wright; and a special niece, Shawna Wilson.
Preceding her in death were her mother, father and brother, Elbert Wilson Jr.
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