- Date Of Birth: August 27, 1928
- Date Of Death: June 5, 2019
- State: Illinois
Lenora S. Wilson, 90, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2019, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. Lenora was born August 27, 1928, in Chester, IL, the daughter of Fred Wittenbrink and Evelyn (Asbury) Wittenbrink.
She married Gilbert Arnold Wilson on January 22, 1950, and he preceded her in death on November 9, 1969, after 19 years of marriage. She is survived by three sons: Larry Wilson and wife Linda of Centralia, Gary Wilson and wife Karen of Tracy, CA, and Lenny Wilson and wife Desiree of Jamestown, CA; six grandchildren: Christopher Wilson, Loren Wilson, Reed Wilson, Lindsay Wilson, Christina Hayes, and Darrick Wilson; eleven great-grandchildren: Jace MacGregor, Colton MacGregor, Gavin Rausher, Gracey Rausher, Graden Rausher, Olivia Haigh, Ava Wilson, Bryan Horne, Griffin Wilson, Kellen Wilson, and Raurie Wilson; two brothers: Howard Wittenbrink and wife JoAnne and Earl Wittenbrink; and one sister: Barbara Ann Martin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; five brothers: Fred Wittenbrink, Jr., George Wittenbrink, Donald Wittenbrink, Elmer Wittenbrink, and Loyd Wittenbrink; and five sisters: Marguarite Howard, Patricia Thornsberry, Velda Moore, Leola Wittenbrink, and Roberta Kimball. Lenora was a beautician for over 40 years. She was also a member and supporter of the Centralia Cultural Society. She was also a Red Hat Lady. She enjoyed quilting and fishing. She loved to play bingo. She especially loved spending time with her family.
