Theresa Agnes Wilson

Theresa Agnes Wilson (89) was called home to be with her Lord and Savior the evening of March 27, 2017. She was born November 15, 1927 in Panama, Iowa to Joe and Kathryn (Blum) Schiltz, who welcomed her to Heaven along with her beloved husband, Robert George Wilson, daughter, Patricia Ann Wilson, her siblings: Tony and Joe Schiltz, Ann Conway, Mary Poole and Carrie Denning. Theresa was a woman of devout faith, a lifetime member of the Catholic Church and a longtime member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Kaufman, TX. Theresa was raised in Panama, Iowa on the family farm with her 8 siblings, then graduated from Nursing School in Council Bluffs, Iowa. After she became an RN, she immediately moved south to the warmer climate of Texas! Theresa’s first nursing job was at Howard County Hospital in Big Spring, TX where she met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Wilson, and they married on October 23, 1950. They started a family right away, with 4 children being born in Big Spring. Then after moving to Irving in 1961, they were again blessed with 5 more children for a total of 9! While raising their children, Theresa continued working as an RN, at Irving Community Hospital and later for Irving ISD as a school nurse. After she and Bob retired, they moved to Cedar Creek Lake where they truly enjoyed lake living. They also loved the adventures of traveling in their motorhome making lots of new friends, especially in their favorite vacation spot of Colorado. Theresa’s favorite hobby was gardening, but she was happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren having fun gatherings at the lake. In 2000 they built a new home in Kaufman, and lived there until Bob’s death in 2006. They were blessed to celebrate 56 years of marriage. She was the glue that held her family together. As a devout Catholic, Theresa’s faith in God was the binding thread throughout her lifetime. Because of her love and devotion, Theresa created enduring family bonds. She will be deeply missed by her family, her friends, all who call her mom and grandma. Theresa is survived by her children: Jan Wilson; Don Wilson and wife, C.J.; Chris Barta and husband, Kim; Bobby Wilson and wife, Sharon; Vicky Hargrove and husband, Waylon; Larry Wilson; Terri Starwalt and husband, Todd; and Craig Wilson. Grandchildren: Cory Covington; Kelly Watson; Andy Covington; Tyler Wilson; Aaron Belt; Leann Wilson; Lauren Ashby; Cody Hargrove; Conner Wilson; Hannah Starwalt; Niki Sotkovski; Meagan Wilson; great grandchildren: Kerstyn Covington; Avery Squire; Hudson Covington; Lavin, Tripp, and Wyatt Ashby; Jaxon and Max Sotkovski; siblings: Hermie Tank; Mike Schiltz and Laurina Schleisman and husband, Duane as well as many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Kaufman with Rev. Jet Garcia as celebrant. Theresa will be laid to rest next to her husband at Wilson Chapel Cemetery in Kaufman. Visitation and Rosary: Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel with the family receiving friends beginning at 4:00pm until 6:30pm, with Rosary beginning at 6:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 58 Progress Parkway, Maryland Heights, MO 63043-3706 or at www.svdpusa.org.

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Theresa Agnes Wilson

November 15, 1927 - March 27, 2017