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Photo of Linda Wilsonof Manchester, MI, formerly of Southgate, age 74, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home. She was born July 7, 1946 in Tupelo, Mississippi, the daughter of Thomas Ivan and Delcie Orene (Barber) Bowles.  Linda graduated from Riverview High School in 1964. She was a proud mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a strong Christian woman who put her faith, family and friends as her top priorities. Linda started a Bunco club in 1972, that is still going strong today. She was an avid quilter providing beautiful heirlooms to her family and friends. She loved to travel and visited much of the United States and several national parks. Linda was a member of the Manchester Area Historical Society and of the Sharon United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the Dorcas Society

Linda married her high school sweetheart, James Kimball Wilson, Jr. on August 19, 1964, in Riverview, Michigan, and he survives. Linda is also survived by one daughter, Shari (David) Luckey of Ann Arbor; one brother, Thomas A. (Laura) Bowles of Tupelo, Mississippi; four grandchildren, Jay (Devin), Anya, Isabella, and Luke Luckey; several nieces and nephews; and seven honorary grandchildren, Emily, Matthew and Alyssa Stark, Grace, Hannah, Jacob and Dylan LaFromboise. Linda was preceded in death by her son, James Wilson III, her parents, and her infant sister, Barbara Diane Bowles.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2:00 pm at at the Sharon United Methodist Church hall, with Pastor Peter Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Rowes Corners Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Friday from 3-8 pm and Saturday from 1-2 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Sharon United Methodist Church, 19980 Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester, MI 48158 or the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan, 1921 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.

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#3 Kathleen Gerus 2020-10-24 11:31
I met Linda at the HFM women’s events over the past several years. She was always such a fun person to be around. Her warmth and jovial personality came through loud and clear. I send my love to her friends and family who will miss her terribly.
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#2 Sharon Sinclair 2020-10-21 11:43
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. We didn’t know Linn but we know she was our sis-in-law Kathy’s best friend, so she was a wonderful person and greatly loved. May God give all of you peace and comfort knowing she is now with her Heavenly Father.
Sharon & Brad Sinclair
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#1 Shawn Hilton 2020-10-21 05:43
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
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