Obituary of Mildred Kathleen Wilson

Mildred Wilson, 83, of Hardy, Virginia, passed on January 28, 2021. Mildred was born on September 07, 1937 in Smyth County, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lundy and Ruth Taylor, one brother, Dave Taylor. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 63 years, Joe Wilson, Jr, son Tommy Wilson, wife Rhonda, daughter Teresa Crawford, husband Drew, Grandchildren Joey Wilson, wife Michelle, Annie ReMine, husband Jeff, Kayla Duncan, husband Tyler, Alec Crawford, Corey Crawford, wife Casey. great grandchildren Landyn and Aidan Wilson, Ashlynn and Jace ReMine, Taylor and Luke Duncan. Also, brothers Lundy Taylor Jr, wife Pat, Claude Taylor, sister-in-law Sandy Taylor, and sister Zelma Mast, husband Alan. Mildred spent her childhood years in southwest Virginia, then moved to West Virginia where she met the love of her life, "Tommy" Joe Wilson while he was working as a lifeguard at the pool. They were married in January 1958. They lived in West Virginia until the mid-60s, then moved to Maryland until 1978. They then moved to Franklin County, VA where they have resided for the last forty-two years. Mildred made her career in the grocery store business where she was the first woman manager for Grand Union and one of the first for A and P in Maryland and then Food Lion in Virginia. While at Food Lion, she won an award for raising the most money for Children's Miracle Network. Mildred loved life especially her family and many friends. she chronicled every event with lots of pictures filling many albums and CDs which will remain treasured items. She never let disabilities slow her down and always kept active. She was hands down the best cook around. She was featured in the local newspaper article entitled "granny skydiving." She rode in a motorcycle gang and enjoyed many trips with close friends. She went ziplining and up in an air balloon. Her picture was on a mural at the local hardware store at Christmas time sitting on bales of hay surrounded by her great grandchildren. She loved and collected teddy bears, candy dishes, cardinals, and salt and pepper shakes. She made scrapbooks and ceramics. She was an avid Washington Redskins and Nationals fan. She never stopped caring for others proven just recently as she called each family member daily when they were sick. Just last week tending to her love, Tommy Joe after a hospitalization. Sharp minded always and never forgetting anything. Mildred was indeed a good and faithful servant. Funeral service will be held 2 P.M. Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 P.M. until service time. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.grubbfuneralhome.com Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.