Mrs. Evelyn Joyce "Owie" Wilson

October 13, 1960 - December 31, 2016

Mrs. Evelyn Joyce Wilson, 56, of Waldo, AR. passed away Saturday, December 31st at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, AR. She was born October 13, 1960 in Magnolia, AR. to Lenard J. and Louise Armstrong-Ransom. At an early age, she united with the St. Matthew Baptist Church in McNeil, AR., attended Waldo Public school. After graduating, she continued her education at Red River Vo-Tech School in Hope, AR., where she received her Degree in General Office. In 1981, she was employed as a secretary for the Office of Judge Edward Keaton for four years, an employee at Amfuel for twelve years and later worked for Richard Kirkpatrick and family. The Kirkpatrick family loved and embraced her as their daughter. On September 3, 1983, she married Gary Wilson. She was talented in so many ways, enjoyed being creative in sewing, designing fashion, decorating, and cooking. She took pride in all her work and did it well. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include; her husband; Gary Wilson, one brother; Kenneth Ransom of Waldo, AR., one sister: Mrs. Marylyn Buffington of Waldo, AR. Two aunts: Mrs. Jewell Jones of Magnolia, AR. and Mrs. Vera Hartsfield of Kansas City, MO. A brother-in-law: Floyd Wilson of Magnolia, AR. Two sisters-in-law: Mrs. Sherion Dunn of Little Rock, AR. and Mrs. Shirley Williams of Rialto, CA. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 7th, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Matthew Baptist Church in McNeil, AR., with burial to follow in the St. Matthew Cemetery. Under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC of Magnolia, AR. Officiating will be Rev. Charlie Curry. Visitation: Friday 12: noon till 4: p.m. at the funeral home.