Mary Lou Wilson

Mary Lou Wilson obituary

Mary Lou Wilson

Mary Wilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bradshaw Funeral Home, Inc. - Malden from Jul. 28 to Jul. 30, 2025.

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Mary Lou Wilson, the daughter of the late Eli Newton and Manda Lou Scott Sawyer was born, January 17, 1935, in Only, TN. On March 2, 1957 she was united in marriage to J W Wilson. He preceded her in death July 6, 1989. Mrs. Wilson died Friday, July 25, 2025, in Sikeston, MO, at the age of 90 years. Survivors include 1 daughter, Deb McCord (Andy) of Parma, MO; 3 grandchildren, Christopher Hall of New Madrid, MO, Andrea Padillo (Steven) of Risco, MO, Emily Godsey (Cory) also of Risco; 3 great grandchildren, Adrain, Peyton, Ella and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by 1 son, Jerry Wayne Wilson; 1 daughter, Sandra Kay Hall; 2 brothers, Grady Sawyer, Horice Sawyer; 3 sisters, Grace Sawyer, Marie Hensley and Betty Gwaltney. A visitation will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 P.M., in the chapel, with Brother Mark Powell officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden, MO.

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