Ardath Wanetta Wilson's Obituary
Ardath Wanetta Wilson 1935 - 2017
Ardath Wanetta Semer Wilson, 81, of Proctorville, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 30, 2017 surrounded by family, friends and a loving God she knew so well. Ardath was born in Bettsville, Ohio in 1935 to John Semer and Leila Semer Caldwell. She grew up in Tiffin, Ohio with her brother Jim and sister and lifelong best friend Virginia Distel. In 1954, she married James Donzil Wilson and started a life that included three children, a close and extended family, and a church family with New Hope United Methodist Church where she served faithfully and served others with service throughout her life. Ardath was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Don of 56 years in 2011 and her sister, Virginia in 2013. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Brett and Gail Wilson of Chesapeake, Ohio, Brenda Wilson of Proctorville, Ohio and Larie and Tracey Wilson of Lewisburg, WV; seven grandchildren Kristina and Shane Day, Jennifer and Jeremy Wilson, Brittney and Thomas Queen, Ethan and Jessica Wilson, Jamie Wilson, Robert Wilson and Sarah Wilson; five great grandchildren Branden, Cheyenne, Shelby, Adalynn and Remingtyn; her brother Jim Lee; and brother-in-law Richard Distel. Ardath was a member of the Rome UMC/New Hope UMC since 1962 and was employed as the church secretary for over 30 years. During this time she served the church in many capacities on committees and organizations, often taking a leadership role or just working behind the scenes to ensure the Church’s business was fulfilled. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2017 at New Hope United Methodist Church, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Anthony Thomas. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio and 12 noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall or ehallfuneralhome.com.
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