Lorella Wilson

Lorella (Howell) Wilson age 78 of Newcastle passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 in Okla. City after an extended illness. She was born, Nov. 20, 1937 in Lindsay, OK, the only child born to Willie Arnold Howell and Lue Ellen (Hanley). She grew up a farm girl living near Cox City. She attended school and later graduated from Cox City H. S. with the class of 1956. After high school Lorella attended the Draughn School of Business in OKC. On August 24, 1957 she married the love of her life, Wesley Alva Wilson, a young man also from Cox City. They made their first home in OKC for 16 years, where they raised two daughters, Jo Ellen and Beth Ann. While her daughters were growing up, Lorella worked as a homemaker, wife and mother. In 1973 they moved to a small farm in Newcastle and in 1976 she began a career as a secretary for the Newcastle Public Schools, retiring after 20 years. It was hard to say Lorella without saying Wesley. They enjoyed being together and doing things together. For many years they were actively involved in the Newcastle Community, working with the Newcastle Chamber, Newspaper and the senior citizens. She was a faithful Christian and for 25 years was a member of the Newcastle Heights Church of Christ. For the past 15 years she has attended the Southern Ridge Church of Christ in South OKC. Throughout their life, Lorella and Wesley enjoyed entertaining guests in their home, traveling and gardening. She also enjoyed bowling when she was younger, as well as sewing and doing crafts. Most of all, she loved her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by: Parents, Willie and Lue Ellen Howell; Husband, Wesley Wilson on July 16, 2006; She is survived by: Two daughters, Jo Ellen Collin and husband Rick of Flower Mound, TX, Beth Ann Sexton and husband Dick of Bloomington, IN. One grandson, Brandon Sexton of Bloomington, IN. Five aunts, Velita, Jewell, Anna Jean, Nora Jane and Imogene. Several cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Southern Ridge Church of Christ, SW. 134th OKC with burial at the Blanchard Cemetery. Arrangements are with Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Newcastle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her church in her memory

Lorella Wilson

November 20, 1937 - March 24, 2016