CASTELIA CLARK WILSON
Castelia Clark Wilson, 102, widow of Herman Wilson, died on Friday, May 22, 2020, at her home.
Born on April 10, 1918, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Robbie and Ada Abraham Clark. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and accepted Christ into her life and became a member of Mount Moriah United Methodist Church. She later left Sumter and pursued a career in New York City. It was there that she met and married the late Herman Wilson and became a respected soloist for the Emanuel AME Church. After her return to Sumter, she returned to Mount Moriah and began her life's work for the Lord. She was very inspirational there after joining the senior choir and, soon after, started the junior and children's choir. She also was awarded many outstanding rewards in recognition of her services.
She leaves to cherish her memories: two children, James (Loretta) Wilson of Sumter and Catherine (Mike) Felder of Syracuse, New York; two sisters, Lucille Rogers of Sumter and Lillie Seanna Nelson of Brooklyn, New York; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 706 Brockenton St., Sumter.
Graveside services will be held at noon on Friday at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church, 1379 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville, with the Rev. Franklin Garrett, pastor of Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church, presiding, and the Rev. Willie Lawson, eulogist.
The procession will leave the home at 11:20 a.m.
Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.
Online messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneral@sc.rr.com.
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