She was born July 7, 1941, in Rockbridge County, the daughter of the late Charles Lanyon and Bettie Catherine Sensabaugh Davis.

She retired from the city of Lexington as secretary to the chief of police after 28 years of service and was very active in her church. She served as the first Senior Regent of Lexington Chapter 1741 of the Women of the Moose and served as the Deputy Grand Regent for Virginia for the year 1985-86.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Michael L. Wilson; her daughter Monica Wilson Shabo and husband Scott Smith of Raleigh, N.C., and her son Willet Dow Wilson and wife Rachel of Chesterfield, and their son Korben.

A memorial service was held in the chapel of Harrison Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Interment was private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements were by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.

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