Rochester, NY: Carrie Lou Wilson 7-14-1938 to 8-18-2020
Carrie was born in Winnsboro, South Carolina July 14, 1938 to Mr. Monroe Bookman and Ms. Cora Harris.
She passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 quietly with family and friends by her side. She is predeceased by husband James Wilson S., daughter Mae Brooks, sons Frank Wilson and James Wilson II, along with 2 children who died while babies and grandson Marcus Brooks who Carrie raised after her daughter Mae passed away.
She is survived by daughter-in-law Joanne, grandchildren Jamnita, Cecelia, Altravice, Nadia, Jamesy, and Jakimbri, and a host of great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Upon her arrival to Rochester, Carrie was employed at an optical company in the early 60’s and at the Rochester Psychiatric Center during the 70’s. She also assisted her husband in running a secondhand furniture store. Carrie had a passion for shopping, garage sales and finding a good deal. Even during the final days of her life while on the way to doctors visits, she never missed a garage sale sign.
Yet above all Carrie had a tremendous love for Jehovah God and made sure her children and grandchildren had that love instilled in their hearts. Carrie was able to serve as a full-time servant of Jehovah for a while and even during her illness she always took opportunities to speak of Jehovah to her neighbors and those who assisted her.
Carrie will always be remembered for her gatherings. She loved to invite friends and family to her home for dinner and loved cooking for her spiritual brothers and sisters. Everyone loved her cooking, especially her dirty rice, sweet potatoes, rice pilaf, and turkey gravy.
She will be truly missed during her “sleep” but it will only be for a little while because that beautiful resurrection hope is ‘just around the corner’. A letter written by Carrie was found after her passing which read “My strength has always been my trust in Jehovah God.” “How grand the resurrection union will be… that keeps me going.” And “His word never fails.” We look forward to this reunion as well. In the meantime, we will deeply miss our strong and beautiful “mom”, “grandma” and “friend”.
I don’t know how to say Goodbye
So, I’ll say Thankyou
Without a word you became my Mom at 13
My world, My Queen
My everything
Because of you, I finish school
Because of you, I know I’ll always get through
You put God Jehovah in my life as the one to rule
But somehow, I’m still wondering what I’m gonna do
As you take a rest, I’ll remember you left an
Imprint of strength, showing us you never
failed as along as you do your very best.
As I’m missing your face
I’ll carry your grace
Remembering, in me forever you will stay
My heart, my hero, my reason for fighting everyday
I’ll give my all with the time I have left
Letting your lessons guide my steps
I’m grateful and proud to have come from you
My turn to lift your memory in everything I Do!!!
I love you Grandma,
Ms. Altravice Brooks
So sorry for your loss
Stephanie and I offer our condolences for the loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Wilson had such a beautiful spirit and her smile and grace will forever remembered.
Joanne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mrs. Wilson as a very loving person and a great cook. Of course her love for Jehovah radiated from her. As much as you will miss her now, take faith in Jehovah’s promise of the resurrection where she will be joined by all those who preceded her in death. What a day that will be!!!! Love you sis, Karen
It was an honor for me to have Carrie as my friend and sister in the truth. For all that knew her, we had a monumental example of faith, and of an incredible grace in the face of countless tragedies. I fondly remember how Carrie and her family set up ladders so that they could cross the fence separating their house on Wilkins street and the Kingdom Hall on Berlin Street. When you were with Carrie, you were impressed by her serenity of spirit. She gave you confidence, that no matter the severity of the test, Jehovah would give the strength to endure with calm and resolve
I am so sorry to know that our dear sister and My mother-in-law is sleeping now, i will always remember her smile and voice and being able to talk with her at our conventions and assemblies. I will miss her.
Our condolences from the Brumfield’s. I have many fond memories of Sister Wilson and her husband she always called him PeeWee. We were in the same congregation on Berlin st. at the Kingdom Hall when the Campbell’s lived upstairs. Carrie was always a good listener, that’s one of things I learned from her. I wish I knew how to make that dirty rice , it was one of the highlights at every gathering. She will definitely be missed, not for the rice but for her integrity, strong faith and friendship 💜
Bebe, Jo, Nadia,
My heart is saddened because Carrie was so dear to me. So Gracious in all her ways and manners. I’ll remember that ‘til I see her again.
Love,
Gar
I knew The Wilsons since I was 9, 10 yrs. Old. Sister Wilsons Family and ours attended Central Cong. On Berlin St. Those memories are still so vivid. Although Sister Wilson was sick; she never complained. I will miss all the encouraging words she and Bro. Wilson would give us. Sister Wilson was a faithful servant of Jehovah God…and she will be missed. Much Love to the Family. Lorraine Patterson.
I have known sister Wilson for about 30 yrs, She was always their for me when ever I needed her. I will dearly must my friend, I really loved her, like a mother. Knowing the paradise is just around the corner I will see her again soon. Much love. Carol Price
M’Y SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO THE WILSON FAMILY, YOU ARE IN M’Y PRAYER
WE LOVED CARRIE FOR HER LOVE OF JEHOVAH. SHE USED TO SUPPORT THE PIONEERS IN SO MANY WAYS . SHE TAUGHT ME HOW TO MAKE SWEET POTATOES. l APPREICATED HOW MUCH SHE CARED FOR HER FAMILY. WHAT A CARE GIVER SHE WAS . JEHOVAH GAVE HER THE STRENGTH EVEN WHEN SHE COULDN’T GO ONE MORE STEP SHE KEPT TRYING. JEHOVEH WAS WITH HER. SHE WAS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF LOVE IN ACTION. MAY JEHOVEH CONTINUE TO BE WITH THE FAMILY , MAY HE LIFT YOU UP ON HIS WINGS EXODUS 19:14 AND CARRY YOU THRU THIS DIFFICULT TRAIL . PLEASE REMEBER WE ARE PART OF A BEUTIFUL BROTHERHOOD, PLEASE BE ASSURED OF OUR LOVE. TO YOU ALL. MAY JEHOVAH CONTINUE TO BLESS OUR BROTHERHOOD THRU THESE LAST DAYS .
My condolences to the Family. I have had the privilege of knowing our dear Sister Wilson for a number of years. What an outstanding example of love for, devotion to and zeal in her worship of our loving God Jehovah. I remember working with Carrie in the ministry and recall her mild and calm demeanor at the door. Through all of the trials that came her way, she remained determined to keep going! What a joy it will be for all of us to see her again!
May Jehovah be with you her family, providing you with the comfort that is much needed at this time. (2 Cor. 1:3, 4)
Michele