Deloris Wilson

Deloris "Lorsey: Revella Kay Wilson was born to Jesse Lee Grant Wilson, Sr. and Minerva Gahagans-Wilson in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on November 7, 1951. She passed on to her Heavenly home quietly on November 16, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by her family and friends.
She grew up in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, attended Tahlequah Public Schools and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where she later became the choir director. She later joined Pilgrim's Faith Ministries of Muskogee, Oklahoma under the direction of Pastor Walter Brown, Jr. and was a faithful member until the time of her death. She loved studying her bible and was happiest when "blasting" her gospel music. Deloris loved spending quality time with her grandchildren. She loved the arts. When she had quiet time, she enjoyed painting, writing poetry and gardening. Deloris was employed with Case and Associates in Tulsa, OK. As tribute to her excellent work ethic, she was nominated for Tulsa 2016 Housekeeper of the Year.
Deloris was one of the founding members of Cherokees for Black Indian History Preservation (CBIHP). The Foundation was very dear to her heart. Now Deloris's life will become part of the history she worked so hard to preserve.
She is preceded in death by her son, James Wilson; her father, Jesse Wilson, Sr.; her mother, Minerva Gahagans-Wilson; her step-father, Harold "Bud"Cooper, Sr.; her siblings, Elmer Wilson, Tyrone Wilson, Sr., Roscoe Wilson; Linda Walton & Shaun Wilson & her aunt, Mary Keys.
She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her son, Tyrone Wilson; his children, Misha, Desmond, Brandon, Jessica, Xavier & Evan; Misha's son and her first great grandchild, Malakai; her late son, James's children-Gabriel, Kaylee, Jamon, Kyndin, Kyden, SueSue (Keyaira) and Brooklyn; & Honorary son, Clent Riet-Kirk.
Also left behind to cherish her memory are siblings, Jesse Wilson, Jr. (Molly) of Sand Springs, Ok; Corinthians Nelson (Darryl), Danny Wilson (Janice), Troy Wilson & Carmensita Johnson and Harold Cooper III of Tahlequah, Ok; Carolyn Walton & Victor Walton of Kansas City, Mo; Joe Wilson (Sandra) of Ft. Gibson, Ok; Rickey Wilson, Sr. (Sherron) of Catoosa, Ok; as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

Visitation

Hart Funeral Home
1506 N. Grand Ave
Tahlequah, OK  74464
Friday, November 25, 2016
8:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Service

Hart Funeral Home Chapel
1506 N. Grand Ave
Tahlequah, OK  74464
Saturday, November 26, 2016
2:00 pm

Cemetery

Ross Cemetery
Bliss Ave.
Tahlequah, OK  74464