I am the resurrection,
and the life:
he that believeth in me,
though he were dead, 
yet shall he live:
And whosoever liveth
and believeth in me
shall never die.
Believeth thou this? 
John 11:25, 26

   Chaplain Betty J. Wilson, 78, of Mexico, died at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at her residence in Mexico.

Mrs. Wilson was born on Feb. 3, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of C. F. and Orpha (Norfleet) Smith. On Feb. 8, 1946, in Centralia, she married Charles W. Wilson, who survives at the home.

   Mrs. Wilson had been a teacher in public schools, teaching for 16 years in rural schools and 16 years at Community R-VI School in Laddonia. She was a graduate of the University of Missouri Columbia and was certified as a Health Care Chaplain by the Missouri School of Religion Theological School in Jefferson City. She was a faithful volunteer Chaplain at Audrain Medical Center. Betty devoted a great deal of her life to teaching children and helping others through her ministry. She was affectionately called “Grandma” by many.

In addition to her husband, survivors include a daughter, Fran Robley, Mexico, and her devoted friend Dennis Steele; and two granddaughters, Carina and Crisi Robley of Mexico.

Her twin sister, Peggy Barrett, preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Pickering Funeral Home with Rev. Randall A. Sawyer, Rev. Rick Smith, and Rev. Weldon Forman officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park.

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