Special to The Star
Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church recently honored the memories of their senior members Rodney and Robbie Wilson.
The beloved couple of the church suddenly passed away in a vehicle accident. The members of Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church located at 4813 Benjestown Road in Northaven gathered for a Celebration of Life for the Wilsons. Pastor Hosea Houston shared the resolution honoring Brother Rodney and Sister Robbie.
Two beautiful lives were called to their eternal rest on August 23, 2024, as the result of an auto collision in Millington. After long and beautiful lives, Robbie Ann Wilson, 83, and Rodney Everett Wilson, 85, succumbed to their injuries even with the heroic efforts of staff at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis.
They were married 66 years and lived in Memphis. They were dedicated members of Pleasant Chapel Church. They filled their lives with the love of family and friends and touched many souls through their philanthropic and selfless acts to all who needed help.
Robbie was preceded to Glory by her father Robert Sanders Fry, mother Elizabeth Elmira Phillips Fry, sister Mary Elizabeth Fry Holland, and her brother Robert Lee Fry. Rodney was preceded to Glory by his father George R. Wilson, mother Thelma Mason Wilson, and his sister Patricia Wilson. Robbie and Rodney were both preceded by their sons Rodney Everett Wilson Jr and Jeffery Lee Wilson.
They are survived by their son Christopher Lee Wilson, sister Emma Katherine Fry Pershing and brother James Elton Fry. Additionally, they have 3 nieces and 4 nephews.
Visitation and services were held respectively on Sept. 4 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery in Memphis. A brief gravesite gathering occurred after their burial.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to TN Baptist Boy’s Ranch in Millington, or to St Jude Children’s Hospital.
Resolution of Appreciation and Gratitude for Exemplary Public Service as Dedicated members at Pleasant Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
Brother Rodney Wilson & Sister Robbie Wilson
Whereas, Mr. Rodney and Mrs. Robbie have lived in the Benjestown Community and served our Church and Country faithfully for years.
Whereas, Brother Rodney retired from Federal Express and Sister Robbie Retired from Methodist Hospital
Whereas, Brother Rodney and Sister Robbie’s service to this community and the church demonstrated their ability to adapt to dramatic changes seen in their years of service to the community of Memphis, Tennessee, and Shelby County.
Whereas, Brother Rodney and Sister Robbie have now departed this life and moved on to be with God in Heaven.
Therefore, based upon the above and foregoing, be it resolved by the church that Brother Rodney and Sister Robbie be remembered as two of our golden senior citizens at Pleasant Chapel Church and in Shelby County.
Therefore, be it resolved that we remember their pride and commitment to the congregation of Pleasant Chapel and of Shelby County was always displayed at the highest degree of honesty, loyalty and integrity.
And therefore, be it resolved, that Pleasant Chapel hereby recognizes Brother Rodney and Sister Robbie’s life service for this church.
Be it further resolved, that this resolution be given to the family and a copy retained by Dorothy Houston, Church Secretary, for the church’s archive.
We embrace this bereaved family in our common bond of grief and remembrance of beloved souls.
We bow in acceptance of the perfection of God’s plan to gather each of us into His merciful arms when
We have fulfilled our task on this earth. Be at peace in the everlasting love of the Lord. Respectfully submitted on this 4th day of September 2024 on behalf of the Pastor, Officers, and Members of Pleasant Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee,
