Julia Darlene Wilson, age 54, of Taylorsville was called home on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on April 12, 1964, in Watauga County, the daughter of the late Jacob “Hugh” and Bess Moody Wilson. During her career she worked for Hancock & Moore Furniture and as a CNA for Alexander Hospice and Home Care. Julia was a faithful member at Poplar Springs Baptist Church and had a caring heart, serving where needed. She was an Avon representative and enjoyed cross stitching, reading, and loved to bake. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters Ruby Little & husband Hendil, Linda Warren & husband Henry, and Karen Wilson; and brother David Lynn “John” Wilson.
Those left to cherish her memory include her brothers Russell Wilson & wife Edith of Taylorsville and Charles Wilson & wife Vicki of Hiddenite; sisters Marie Teague & husband Howard of Taylorsville, Mary Walker of Hickory, Barbara Wilson of Taylorsville, and Melissa Edwards of Hiddenite; along with a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Allen Fox officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Alexander at 50 Lucy Echerd Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681.