Lorena Wilson

A graveside service will be held today for Lorena Iona Wilson, 98 of Chico, at 3 p.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. She passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 in Chico. Lorena was born December 1, 1914 to Lemuel and Eva Hartman in Reed, Oklahoma. She graduated from high school in Mangum, OK. In 1939 she married Hubert Wilson in Sayre, OK. In 1959 they moved to Chico to raise their family. They operated Huberts Hair Design at the corner of 3rd and Mangrove. In 1979 they retired and moved to Elk City, OK. Lorena was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lorena's devotion to her family was manifested in her many journals and years spent researching family history. She loved gardening and caring for stray animals. Lorena was a self taught artist who enjoyed sketching and painting. Her survivors include one son Martin (Patricia) Wilson of Chico; grandchildren, Dara (Bill) Taylor, Aleen Watts, Rex (Ashley) Watts, David Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, John Wilson, Michael Wilson, Daniel Wilson and Joseph Wilson; two great grandchildren, Lorena was preceded in death by her husband Hubert in 1985, daughter Rita Merle Watts in 2007, two grandsons and one great grandson. Arrangements are under the direction of Brusie Funeral Home.