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Lillie Mae Wilson


Sunrise: January 5, 1947

Sunset: February 24, 2019

JOHN 11:25 “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me, shall never die.”

On February 24, 2019 Lillie Mae Wilson received her golden ticket into the pearly gates of heaven. She was born on January 5, 1947 to the late Sarah Frances and Mills Fayton Sr. in Columbia, North Carolina. She was best known by her family and some others as “Baby Mae”, for she was the baby of the family. She was a graduate of Tyrell High School, and also attended New Kensington Commercial School where she majored in business. She was also a health care provider for many years. 

Lillie was a kind-hearted, loving and God fearing woman who brightened up a room with her presence, grace, and smile. She was also a prayer warrior. On the prayer line every night with her sisters and friends praying for the sick and shut in. She loved the Lord, for only He knew what she went through. She united with the First Christian Church in Tarentum, PA in 1978 until she moved to Norfolk, VA. She attended a few churches in Norfolk, until she visited Calvary Revival Church on Little Creek Road and fell in love with Bishop B. Courtney McBath’s style of teaching and became a member in 1992. 

Lillie enjoyed cooking, baking, and singing. It was the soothing sound of her voice that could comfort and put babies to sleep. She was a nurturer, provider and a confidant. To know her was to love her. She had a heart of gold. She financially supported many ministries and charities. She was a member of the Golden Hearts at the Salvation Army, where she enjoyed the excursions they took, going to uplift the spirits of people in nursing facilities and much more. She was kind and helpful to any who crossed paths with her. Lillie was a very family oriented person who loved her family very much. Though our hearts will grieve from the emptiness we feel, we are filled with peace knowing that you no longer have to endure pain and suffering. Jesus said, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).

Lillie Mae Wilson was predeceased by one granddaughter, Faythe R. Wilson; one great grandson, Tyrone Wilson: two brothers, Mills Fayton of New York City and James Fayton of Trenton, New Jersey; four sisters, Mary E. McClees and Martha McNeill of North Carolina, Vera Brown and Delores Badham both of Norfolk, VA.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, two daughters, Rosita Wilson and Andrea Wilson of Norfolk VA: three sons, Calvin Wilson Jr. of Middletown OH,  Eugene(Mary) Wilson of San Carlos CA, and David Wilson of Rocky Mount N.C; a very special daughter in law, Rosemarie Wilson of Rocky Mount N.C; one brother, Wilbert Fayton of Creswell N.C; fifteen grandchildren, Christopher Wilson, Christian Wilson, Jasmine Wilson, Tyrone Wilson, Kendreall Wilson, Jordan Wilson, Cerenity Wilson, Shawn Wilson, Abigail Wilson, Aaron Wilson, Mark San Miguel, Desiree Wilson, David Wilson Jr, and Shoniqua McAhee; fifteen great grandchildren, Christopher Wilson Jr., Kayla Hayes, Keymani Wilson, Aniyah Wilson, Kamryn Wilson, Wynter Wilson, J’Myra Wilson, Harmoni Ripson, Hayden Wilson, Levi Bennett, Jahnya McAhee, King Christopher Wilson, Casey Wilson, Tyrone Wilson Jr, and Kamari Diggs; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

Viewing Thursday, March 7, 2019 Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505 Service Friday, March 8, 2019 11:00am Calvary Revival Church 5833 Poplar Hall Drive Norfolk, VA 23502 Interment Woodlawn Memorial Gardens 6309 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23504

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    Deli says

    I’m sorry for your loss of your loved one. Please take comfort in Christ promise of the resurrection, John 5:28,29

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    Tony Brown says

    Thoughts and prayers are with everyone.

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    Tiana Lawson says

    My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wilson Family!! Rest well my Diva!

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    MISSY. REGINA WILLIAMS says

    MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. SHE WILL TRULY MISSED. .MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ALL REAL GOOD. WE LOVE YOU ALL. .

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    Ron and Pamela Fayton says

    Hey Family I mournedwith her while she was suffering on this planet I now rejoice knowing without a doubt she is at peace .nothing anyone of us can say or do to replace her void as our God continues to keep His promise (returning for each one of us) So celebrate her life she was truly a champion of the faith. From the Fayton family of Dayton Ohio .(we love you all !!!(sleep on Aunt Lillie Mae

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    M.Turner says

    May Jehovah God be with you & your family. And may you always remember to draw close to God & he will draw close to you.. (James 4: 8) Sorry for your lost

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    Regianld & Pamela McNeill - Knightdale NC says

    You will be missed Aunt Baby Mae!

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    J’myra says

    We all miss you grandma Mae we love you so much LOVE, J’myra Wilson and Tyrone Wilson Jr I’m so glad you entered the gates of heaven.

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