Laura Ann Wilson, loving, caring soul
Laura Ann Wilson, 84, of Lewes, formerly of Honey Brook, Pa., passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at her home.
She was born Nov. 9, 1938, in Paoli, Pa., to the late Thadeous Montgomery and Frances Elizabeth Redman.
Laura worked as a bus aide for Krapf Buses, and then as a disability aide at Pennhurst State School and Hospital, as well as Emeryville State Hospital.
She moved to Delaware in 2015, and lived her life to the fullest. Laura loved the time she spent at the CHEER Center in Long Neck. She was a dedicated Philadelphia sports fan, cheering on all teams, but especially enjoyed the Eagles. Her other favorite pastime was playing cards. Her favorite games included Thirty-One, nickel poker, Bunco and rummy. She will be remembered as a loving, caring lady.
Laura was preceded in death in 2007 by her husband of 45 years, Richard; and her brother, Thomas Montgomery. She is survived by her companion since 2020 and the second love of her life, William Clair Lavley; her children, Richard Raymond Wilson Jr. of Maryland, Catherine Ann Kirtland (Edward) of Brooktondale, N.Y., and Victoria E. Welsh (Jim) of Millsboro; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Donations in Laura’s memory can be made to Long Neck CHEER Center, 26089 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE 19966.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences can be made by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
