Burnell Wilson

5/4/1922  -  7/6/2010

Burnell Gillespie Wilson, age 88 of Newnan passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Carrollton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Heard County, GA to the late Doss Gillespie and Gertrude Denney. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wilson, Sr. She is survived by her son, Donald Wilson, Jr. and daughter, Charlotte Thompson both of Newnan; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Also surviving are her sister’s; Sonja Griffin and Mattie Lucy Durett; brother, Gene Gillespie. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mckoon.com The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 8, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the McKoon Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the McKoon Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Chuck Novak will officiate. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580

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From: Samantha Spradlin Corne-Jo SaavedraJul 7 2010 12:45PM
Maw Maw you were very loved by us all you will never know the lives you touched. You were a strong woman to be so little.Your heart was with GOD and we all knew this.You seen us through good times and bads and never judged us. If there is one thing I can say you and PAW PAW taught me it was there is NO steps in our family. I will teach my kids PEANUT and HALEIGH to live with the same belief. G-MAW you are with PAW PAW now and I know you longed for this day 12 years. Now you go and dance, with your Mother and Father and you don't worry about us down here RED as PAW PAW would say PEANUT .LOVES YOU WITH ALL HIS HEART NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN !!! You was his hero his shinning light . MAW MAW we love you and will miss you !!!!!!!
                                                                     LOVE ALWAYS,
                                                           SAMANTHA, BERNARDINO, PEANUT ,AND HALEIGH
From: Terri HatchJul 7 2010 1:30PM
Maw Maw,

You were a very loved little lady. You were the light in alot of peoples lives. I want you to know that I love you very much and i'm excited for you to be going to such a wonderful place. The selfish side of me wants you here, however, we all have to remember that you will be better off where you are going. Don't you worry about us here we will be fine and we'll meet up with you some day. We love you very much Maw Maw!!!!

Love Always,
Terri, Allen, Tyler, Austin and Shanan
From: Stephanie ThrowerJul 7 2010 3:13PM
Maw Maw you were and always will be a special lady to me and my family.  There is a special place in mine and the kids hearts.  You were one of a kind never judging anyone also so loving and caring and quick to help us in our times of need.  I know now your in a better place no more suffering and with the man you have longed to be back with.  We love you and will never forget get you and we know you are now happy.