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    Esther Ruth Wilson

    December 16, 1935 - November 9, 2018

    Esther Ruth Wilson, 82, of Aubrey, TX, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 in Denton, TX.  Ruth was born December 16, 1935 in Pilot Point, TX to Ernest E. and Esther (Smithers) Sparkman.  She married Donald Joe Wilson on July 2, 1954 in the Springhill Community.  She worked for Denton State School as a house-parent for 22 1/2 years and was a member of First Baptist Church Krugerville, TX.  Ruth is survived by her son, Terry Wilson and wife Cindy of Pilot Point.TX; two daughters, Connie Akin and husband Rick of Aubrey, TX and Donna Hobson and husband Larry of Elkhart, TX; sister, Lynn Crockett of Aubrey, TX; nine grandchildren, Adam Hobson, Jared and Katie Hobson, Brittany and Justin Chance, Rowdy and Jessica Akin, Bailey Wilson and Morgan Wilson; two great-grandchildren, Cooper Chance and Nora Ruth Hobson; and several nieces and nephews.  Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Esther; husband, Donald; brothers, Windle and Jim Sparkman; and sister Louise Miller. Visitation will be held 4:00PM-5:00PM, Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, TX.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM, Monday, November 12, 2018 at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, TX with Tommy Sanders officiating.  Pallbearers are her grandchildren and honorary pallbearers are the great-grandchildren.  Interment will be at Belew Cemetery in Aubrey, TX.  Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center. To send a flower arrangement to the family of Esther Ruth Wilson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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    Esther Ruth Wilson, 82, of Aubrey, TX, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 in Denton, TX.  Ruth was born December 16, 1935 in Pilot Point, TX to Ernest E. and Esther (Smithers) Sparkman.  She married Donald Joe Wilson on July 2, 1954 in the... View Obituary & Service Information

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