Jean Lawson Wilder

Jean Lawson Wilder - Rogersville Mary (Jean) Lawson Wilder, of Rogersville, TN who was born on November 3, 1940 and passed away Oct. 19, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. She was an inspiration to all who had known the circumstances over the past few years. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law and friend. Her life was lived for the Lord by her husband's side in his ministry where she sang in trios, taught Sunday School and opened her heart and home to family, friends, children and anyone who came in contact with her. She was a true Christian in every since of the word and an honorable woman and example for others. Jean was a graduate from Hiawassee College and retired from Quebecor World in 1995. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marce and Lucille Lawson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, T.J. and Hazel Wilder; brother, Harold Lawson; brother-in-law, Ralph Keaton; sister-in-law, Cora Sue Wilder. She is survived by her husband and care giver of 52 years, Billy Guy Wilder of the home; daughter, Donna Johnson and husband, Dwayne of Church Hill; brother, Clint Lawson and wife, Darlinda of Kingsport; sister, Joyce Keaton of Bean Station; sister, Dinah Keaton and husband, Clifford Keaton of Bean Station; brother-in-law, Ken Wilder and wife, Mary Doris of Morristown; brother-in-law, Tom Wilder of Rogersville; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 3:00 p.m with her husband and Pastor Dr. Cecil Sturgill, officiating. A visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 23, 2016 or anytime at the home of her daughter, Donna at 576 E Morgan Street, Church Hill, TN. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Rogersville, TN. Pallbearers will be Jerry Lawson, Jason Lawson, David Keaton, Darrell Price, Anthony Price and Travis Price. Honorary pallbearers are brother, Clinton Lawson, son-in-law, Dwayne Johnson and Bill Carr. The family would like to thank those who helped with their wife and mother, Tom Wilder, Shirley Bea Collins, Sharon Ely, Ronda Morhaime, Joan Nickels, and Judy Morris. A special thank you goes out to Erica Hicks and Paula of Amdeisys. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Wilder family.