Lula Mae Wilson
Lula Mae Wilson, 70, of Springfield died at 6:25 pm Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born December 31, 1941 in Auburn, IL to Herbert Alan and Rose Lee Pittman Wylder. Preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are her long time companion, Thomas Britenstine; two daughters, Wendy (Peter Richardson) Wilson of Los Altos Hills, CA and Gwen (Edward “Gene”) Peregrin of Chatham; three grandchildren, Kiel (Amanda) Peregrin, Kelsey (Johnathan) Chisam and Katherine Richardson; one great granddaughter, Miriam; two sisters, Alberta Norris of Divernon and Linda Adams of Modesto and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Lula grew up in Auburn and lived in Divernon and Springfield the past twelve years. She was a member of AFSCME. She enjoyed a good mystery novel and was an accomplished seamstress. She was employed as an accountant for the State of Illinois.
Celebration of Life: The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life in the Spring of 2013.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Bill Adams posted on 9/8/12
My dearest Aunt Lula Mae, I celebrate the thought of you in every way and will miss your presence on earth. I also look forward to the table that you will be setting with Grandma and Grandpa in Heaven in preparation for our eternal reunion. Thank you for sharing your strong confidence, love and teaching. You, my dear Aunt, have been an advocate for me more than you knew but now know very clearly. I take great comfort in knowing that Jesus has wrapped his arms around you and removed the pain of this world. Let Grandma and Grandpa know that I love them and miss them as well. I can hear Grandma singing "What a friend we have in Jesus." Amid my tears, O Lord, I praise You that You have received my beloved Aunt Lula Mae in glory for all eternity. I thank You for bringing her to the knowledge of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Comfort me and all who knew Lula Mae with the glorious hope of the resurrection and the life eternal. Grant us grace to say with a believing heart: "Thy will be done," and to know that Thy will is a good and gracious will even in the presnet hour. Comfort us through Your Gospel, which promises strength and help to the troubled and weary. O Lord, forsake us not in this hour; for Jesus' sake we ask it. Amen. Love Always and Forever, Your Nephew, Bill Adams