1929

Lillian Rebecca Bowen Wilson was born April 23, 1929, in Blaney, South Carolina, a daughter of Charles “Charlie” P. Bowen and Roxie Lee Branham Heath.

1930 Census Information

According to the United States census reported on April 28, 1930, Patrick O Bowen (45), owned a home in Wateree Township, Kershaw County, South Carolina, with his wife, Lillie A. Bowen (42). It was reported that he was 21 at his first marriage and she was 18. Also in the home was his son; Charlie P Bowen (22); daughter-in-law, Roxie L Bowen (17) and granddaughter; Lillian R Bowen (1). All family members were reported to have been born in South Carolina. Patrick O Bowen and Charlie P Bowen were farmers of a general farm.

1940 Census Information

According to the United States census reported on May 15, 1940, Charly Bowen (32) rented a home in Wateree township, Kershaw County, South Carolina, with his wife, Roxie Lee Bowen (27). Also in the home were their children; Lillian Bowen (11), Betty Lou Bowen (9), Doris Lee Bowen (6) Brenda Bowen (7); his father, Pat Bowen (56) and his mother, Lettie Bowen (52). All family members were reported to have been born in South Carolina and lived in the same house on April 1, 1935. Charly Bowen was a laborer with the W. P. A. road construction.

1946

On October 20, 1946, Chirstopher D. Wilson and Lillian R. Bowen were married in Winnsboro, Fairfield County, South Carolina.

2011

Lillian Wilson

WINNSBORO – A graveside service for Lillian Rebecca Wilson, age 82, will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2011, conducted by the Rev. Dewitt Atkerson in Fairfield Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at Pope Funeral Home.

Mrs. Wilson died peacefully in her home on Friday, June 24, 2011. She was born in Blaney, SC, April 23, 1929. She was the wife of the late Chris D. Wilson and the daughter of the late Charlie P. Bowen and Roxie B. Heath. Mrs. Wilson was an industrious lady who worked more than 29 years at Uniroyal and later ran the deli at A&P Grocery until the business in Winnsboro closed.

Mrs. Wilson is survived by a son, Shawn Wilson of Winnsboro, a daughter, Twila Spofford (Bill) of Columbia; four sisters, Betty Massey of Winnsboro, Brenda Hennessee, Dot Smith, Gwen Tidwell, all of Columbia; two grandchildren, Chris Spofford, Patricia Kingsford, and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Chris Wilson, Mrs. Wilson was predeceased by an infant daughter, and a brother, Charles “Sonny” Bowen.

Online condolences may be sent to the Wilson family at www.popefuneralhomesc.com.

Pope Funeral Home is serving the Wilson family.