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Grimes Funeral Chapels
728 Jefferson St.
Kerrville, TX
78028
Sunday, October 9, 2022
5-7 PM
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Riverside Church of Christ
625 Harper Rd.
Kerrville, TX
78028
Monday, October 10, 2022
10:00 AM
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Garden of Memories Cemetery
3250 Fredericksburg Rd.
Kerrville, TX
78028
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of Kerrville, TX
October 7, 1932 - October 4, 2022
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She lived in Beaumont for 60 years and attended French High School there. Jody was married to the late Elray Wilson for 62 years. She served as the church secretary in Beaumont, TX for many years. She was a very devoted mom to her 3 children, Steve, Tim, and Judy. Jody was active with their school, always helping when she could. Hosting their friends and youth group on a weekly basis was a common occurrence at their house. She was a servant to everyone she met, taking others under her wing, cooking meals, and making everyone feel included and truly loved. Having a passion for church and Christian Education, Elray and Jody established an Endowed Scholarship to support students at Harding University in Searcy, AR. Each semester multiple students benefit from their generous gift. A lifelong member of the Church of Christ, Jody loved teaching children's class at church. She was a supportive elders wife for over 3 decades. Elray and Jody both were active in supporting mission work in Australia, Africa, Ireland, and Guatemala, starting churches and spreading the gospel.
Jody is preceded in death by her husband Elray Wilson; her parents Rufus and Agnes Bowers; granddaughter Jamie Wilson; and brother Clayton Bowers.
Surviving loved ones include daughter Judy Walker (Doug) of Keller, TX; sons, Steve Wilson (Theresa) of Beaumont, TX and Tim Wilson (Janet) of Kerrville, TX; granddaughters, Lindsey Thomas (Jason), Ashley Blake (Jordan), Whitney Ellis (David), Nicole Wilson (Jack), and Corynn Wilson; great granddaughters, Addison Blake, Bailey Blake, Landry Thomas and Gemma Huang; and great grandsons, Knox Thomas, Wilson Ellis and John Huang.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October 9, 2022, from 5-7 PM at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Services will be held at 10 AM, Monday, October 10, 2022, at Riverside Church of Christ in Kerrville, TX. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Jordan Blake, Jason Thomas, David Ellis, Randy Bowers, James Lewis, and Keith Pintsch.
If you wish to bless Jody's life with a memorial gift, you can donate to: Harding University, Elray and Jody Wilson Endowed Scholarship Fund, Box 12238, Searcy, AR 72149.
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5 Condolence(s)
Lizzie Dunn
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
May the memories fill your hearts with peace. Jody sweet, gracious lady rest in peace. With love and admiration.
Lynda Staiger
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Monday, October 10, 2022
My beautiful Jody has entered Heaven's gate.
Jody always loved our family and we had some delicious meals at her house, prepared by her loving hands. She was the perfect hostess. I will always remember visiting her and her grand home and beautiful deer pastures. Most of all, I will miss Jody's beautiful spirit. She was a child of our Heavenly Father and she came bearing gifts of service to all she met. I will miss her, but know we will meet again on that glorious day when we all see the Lord together. I send my love and sympathy to all her children and their families, and to all who know and love her, including those Christians at Riverside Church of Christ. I am sure that Jody will be greeted with "Well done, good and faithful servant," by our Heavenly Father. Until we meet again, Jody, rest in the arms of our glorious Lord.
Mary Nell Kemper
Austin,
Sunday, October 9, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Jody’s family.
My late husband, Maurice, and I were members of our travel group, Jacks and Jills. This is where we had the privilege of knowing the Wilsons.
I had called her not too long ago...
She and Elray were dear friends.
Benny Partin
Liberty Hill, TX
Friday, October 7, 2022
It was a joy and pleasure to have known Jody most of my life. As exceptional people can, she touched my life with her loving, carrying, and gentle ways, so she will remain in my heart always. In my mind I will forever see her with that wonderful smile, and then I will smile too. Jody and I shared a birthday date that we laughed together about. It will be a special gift to particularly remember Jody every year on October 7. At a time when we lose someone that is extraordinary, we are so sad because we loved so much. Blessings be upon all who knew her, but most abundantly on her children and grandchildren.
Linda K Archer
Sheridan, AR
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Judy and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.