Janet Stevenson Wilson's Obituary
Memorial services for Janet Stevenson Wilson, 93, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 5, 2007 at First Baptist Church, Dr. Bill Everett and Dr. Harlan
Hall officiating.
Janet Stevenson Wilson, oldest daughter of Salathiel William and Musa Musgrove Stevenson, was born near Leigh, Texas February 21, 1914. Though transportation was minimal then, she saw much of the Ark-La-Tex as ?a Pipeliner?s daughter? as the family moved along with the oil pipeline?s construction. She could entertain the nephews recalling those earlier times as she marveled at the progress of science, travel and communication in the days of ?TV and space flights to the moon?. She met and remembered many people from various schools she attended during those early years, often returning to
Louisiana and Arkansas to visit. She especially loved seeing friends from the University of Texas at Austin.
Janet and Howard L. Wilson were married in the First Baptist Church of Longview May 13, 1934. They enjoyed the country life north of Longview for many years before moving to ?town?. They took great pride in their new home near downtown Longview, built by brother-in-law Bala Duszik and his sons.
She was a beloved teacher of high school girls in Sunday School, an accomplished pianist, Bible scholar, and she loved the Lord. She also worked for Espy-Sandridge Insurance and First Federal Savings.
She was preceded in death by her parents Salathiel and Musa Stevenson and her husband, Howard L. Wilson. Survivors include sister Dorothy S. Duszik,
brother-in-law Bala Duszik, nephews and their wives, Bala Lee and Sue B. Duszik, Steve Duszik and Becky Lummus, and Joe and Rhonda Duszik. Great nephews, Bala L. Duszik II, Sean Duszik, and Will Duszik, wife Kelly and son Courtney. Great nieces are Erin Duszik, Maggie Duszik, and Farrah Timmons.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the Mexico Mission Trip in care of the First Baptist Church, 209 E. South Street, Longview, Texas, 75601.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
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