She was born May 19, 1939 in DeRoche Township, Hot Spring
County, Arkansas to the late Arvilee and Margie Sanders Allen.
For many years she was editor of The News-Journal, and before that, the Spring Lake News. She continued working as a freelance journalist until her death. She was well-respected in Hoke County for her integrity.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arvilee and Margie Allen, and four siblings, Kenneth Allen, Shelba Tankersley, Barbara Allen and Steve Allen. She is survived by one brother, Stan Allen.
Married to the late Carroll R. Wilson for 36 years, they are survived by a daughter, Jeanne E. Dees (Dale) of Fayetteville; and three sons, Thomas C. Wilson (Cathy) of Lithia, Florida, Cary A. Wilson of Raeford, and James A. Wilson (Lynn Paluga) of Raeford; three grandchildren, Eric, Carly and Macey Wilson; a step-granddaughter, Adrian Burdette; and two step-great-granddaughters, Bella and Piper Burdette.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford with Pastor Vernon Livingston officiating.
In lieu of flowers, she has requested donations be made to The Arthritis Foundation or Alley Cat Allies.