Virginia Wilson

Virginia Belle (Shewmaker) Wilson passed away in her home on February 21, 2019 after a 22-month battle with glioblastoma multiforme cancer. Ginny was surrounded by her family and the love and prayers of countless friends. Ginny was born on August 25, 1946 in Versailles, MO.to Clyde and Eva (Fuqua) Shewmaker. Ginny grew up in a large family, 2 sisters and 6 brothers, filled with love and laughter. Ginny graduated in 1964 from Lee's Summit Missouri High School. After graduation she went to work for AT&T and quickly moved up the ranks in the purchasing department over the next 8 years. In the fall of 1964 Ginny met a tall dark and handsome man, Bob Wilson, and on March 6, 1965 they embarked on 54-year journey that would bring them 2 children, 5 grandchildren, countless friends, a business, travels all over the world touching 6 of the 7 continents. In July of 1974 Bob and Ginny moved their young family to Northampton, a neighborhood in Spring, Texas where she lived until her death. Ginny settled into life, raising her children, painting beautiful pictures for friends and family, playing tennis. She was a past president of the Northwest Women’s Club of Spring TX and CFO of RK Wilson & Assoc, of Houston TX. In the early 80’s Bob, Ginny and 9 other families started Willow Creek Golf Club. Ginny began learning how to play golf which became a large part of her life. As founding members of Willow Creek, Bob and Ginny spent a lot of time serving as board members of the club and growing it into the course it is today. Ginny loved playing golf, the Willow Creek LGA and the ladies that she played with every week. Ginny was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Eva Shewmaker, in-laws; Ken and Ann Wilson, 2 sisters, Norma Jean and Rena Mae, 5 brothers James Ray, Harold Lee, Warren Dale, Danny K., John Wayne, and grandson Bobby Dalton Cooper Blackwell. She was survived by her husband of 54 years, Bob of the home; daughter and son in-law, Tara and Jim Blackwell of Smithville, OK; son and daughter in-law, Todd and Patsy Wilson of Spring, TX; 4 grandchildren, Alexandra (Allie) Blackwell of Athens, Alabama, Abigail (Abby) Wilson, Emily Wilson, and Mitchell Wilson of Spring, TX; brother and sister in-law, David and Vicki Shewmaker of Blue Springs, MO, and countless nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Dalton Blackwell Foundation in Ginny's name. Donations can be made online at mvchurch.cc or mailed to Mountain View Church 2150 E. Linda Vista Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86004. Checks should be made out to Dalton Blackwell Foundation. The Addison family and staff would like to extend our deepest condolences to Virginia's family and friends.

Virginia Wilson

August 25, 1946 - February 21, 2019