Mrs. Wilson was born January 17, 1929 in  Jacksonboro, SC   a daughter of the late  Henry W. Benton and Myrtle Dubois Benton.  She was a homemaker and former employee of the Twinkling Star Restaurant.

She is survived by a son,  Retired USMC Gunnery Sgt. James D. "Jimmy" Wilson, Jr (Doris) of Jacksonville, NC, and by a daughter, Barbara W. Dantzler (Edward) of Ruffin.  There are seven grandchildren: Amy Hiott (Elena), Nikki D. Hiott, Jason B. Wilson, Samantha B. Wilson, Stephanie B. Wilson, Victorino V. Borromeo and Jason Dantzler.  There are also five great-grandchildren: Cheslie, Ashley and Trey Dantzler, and Hunter and Ella Crowe.  She is survived by a devoted friend and caregiver whom she loved as a daughter, Rita Montalvo.  She also leaves behind her pets, Ruby, Cooper, Minky and Lucy.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6 - 8 PM at Parker -Rhoden Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at the  Beaufort National Cemetery.