Mrs. Elgene "Redd" Wilson

WILSON, Mrs. Elegene "Redd" - Age 74, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Visitation Thursday, January 3, 2019 from the Chapel of Peace North-Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, 2500 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211 (614) 267-8310., with funeral service commencing at 7:00 PM. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, and offer condolences to the Wilson Family, visit www.TheChapelOfPeace.com. Memorial service 4:30 PM Saturday, January 5, 2019 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., Elder Sophia Fowlkes officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home 4:30 PM Saturday. The will be no public viewing. Mrs. Elgene “Redd” (Johnson) Wilson was born January 15, 1944 in Flint, Michigan, to her loving parents, John and Emma B. Johnson. She graduated from Northern High School as Valedictorian of her class in 1962. Elgene was baptized at Canaan Baptist Church, but later started attending New Jerusalem Baptist Church. She retired as a Supervisor after 36 years of service from Delphi, a division of General Motors. Elgene also worked at IBM and Buick Motors. Elgene was a strong woman of God who loved her husband, Marzzellus Wilson unconditionally until she gained her wings, “relatives and friends that tried to tell Elgene anything bad about Marzzellus was wasting their time”. She was the epitome of the phrase "Ride or Die" as she enjoyed taking care of all those close to her especially her nieces and nephews and she enjoyed spending time with family. “Redd” as she was referred to by those who loved her, loved synchronized swimming, shopping, watching old westerns and cuddling with Al Capone (her dog). “Redd” had a unique sense of fashion that was pristine and classy. If you were privileged to be in Redd's presence for any length of time you knew exactly what she was thinking or feeling as she openly expressed her thoughts invited or uninvited. She always spoke the truth and wherever she was there was certain to be love and laughter. Redd loved hard and there was nothing that she wouldn't do for a person in need. She will be greatly missed by all those who loved her. To honor her legacy the family requests that you give of yourself to others who are less fortunate. Elgene leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband, Marzzellus Wilson; brothers, Hubert Johnson and Jessie (Daisy) Johnson; special children in her life, (The Twins) Brent, Breonna, Brea and Breayle Williams; best friends, Katherine Overton, Phyllis Carroll, Lois Hubbert and Velma Dupree; special Columbus friends, Chris Johnson, Alfonso (Jacqueline) Burke, Sheila Freeman and Darlene Matthews; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her loving parents, John and Emma B. Johnson; sisters, Catherine Luckado and Nadine Macintosh; brothers, Wilbert Johnson and John Johnson. Mr. Wilson would like to express a personal thanks to Lawrence E. Moon. Also a special thanks to the people that continued to communicate with Elgene while she was a resident of Ohio, Ms. Kitty, Lois, Judy, Phyllis, Ann, Mary and Chuckie.

Mrs. Elgene "Redd" Wilson

January 15, 1944 - December 14, 2018