Lena

Wilson

Obituary Lena Wilson was born September 29, 1934, in
Charleston, MS, to the late Mary Buckley and Albert
Buckley.

She was one of 13 children: nine girls and four boys.
Seven sisters, three brothers, and her son, Maurice
Covington, preceded her in death.

Lena married the late Odell Wilson in 1973 in Chicago,
IL, and they relocated to Batesville, MS. She attended
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church while living
in Chicago. She joined West Camp Church when she
moved to Batesville and remained a faithful member
until her health failed.

Lena leaves to cherish her memories: her loving family:
four daughters, Mary Silmon, Shirley Sisson (Louis),
Linda Covington, and Lakisha Wilson, and the boys,
Anthony, Aaron, and Xavier Wilson, all of Chicago,

IL; nine grandkids, 26 great-grands, and 22 great-
great-grands; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,

and friends.