Verenese Wilson, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Carolina Caring, after a period of declining health.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Burke County a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Lou Dale Mull.

Verenese  was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She retired from J.  Iverson Riddle Development Center in the dietary department.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, James Preston Wilson and eight brothers and sisters.

Surviving, are, her sons, Randel Wilson of Morganton, Rick Wilson of Drexel, and sister  Edith Peeler of Morganton.  Also surviving are her grandchildren, Eric Wilson (Cyndy), Holly Wilson and Brandon Wilson, and Brad Cook of Valdese , six great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Vernense Wilson will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Grace Baptist Church, with Rev. Marty Best officiating.  Entombment will follow in the Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Grace Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Carolina Caring Hospice, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658 or Grace Baptist Church,  1939 Paul Shuping Rd., Morganton, NC 28655.