Virginia Mayhall Wilson

NEWTON…Mrs. Virginia Mayhall Wilson, a resident of Newton, died Monday morning, July 28, 2025, in a Dothan hospital. She was 95.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Cedar Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Kuhn, Pastor Edward Douglas, and Mr. Bimbo Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Community Cemetery, Newton. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the church.

Mrs. Wilson was born on September 2, 1929, to the late William Mayhall and Myrtle Quinn Mayhall, in the quiet town of Grant, Alabama—a place where family, faith, and hard work were the cornerstones of life. She carried those values with her when she moved to Newton in 1960, bringing with her a gentle spirit, a strong will, and a heart full of love.

On Christmas Day in 1948, she married her soulmate, Kenneth Wesley Wilson. It was a love story that stood the test of time—built on laughter, shared dreams, and the kind of devotion that doesn’t fade. Kenneth preceded her in death, but anyone who knew them could tell you that their bond was unbreakable. Even after his passing, she spoke of him with a sparkle in her eye and a tenderness that never wavered.

Mrs. Wilson was a familiar and beloved face at Newton Elementary School, where she worked as a crossing guard for twenty-five years. Rain or shine, she stood at her post with a wave, a smile, and a watchful eye, making sure every child crossed safely. She didn’t just guard the crosswalk—she guarded hearts. Generations of students remember her not just for her job, but for her kindness, her stories, and the way she cared for them.

In her later years, she found joy and companionship at the Newton Senior Center, where she was a lively and competitive spirit. She didn’t just participate—she shined. She won countless medals

and ribbons at the Senior Citizen State Championship Games, showing off her skills in dominoes, shuffleboard, and Rook. Her laughter was contagious, and her determination was inspiring.

At home, Mrs. Wilson found peace in the simple pleasures. She loved tending to her garden, piecing together jigsaw puzzles, and sitting on her porch watching hummingbirds flit and dance in the air. Those quiet moments were her sanctuary, and she cherished them deeply.

She was a faithful member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, where she found strength in her faith and community. Her presence there was steady and comforting, a reflection of the grace and warmth she carried throughout her life.

Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, Kenneth Wesley Wilson, her beloved son, Kim Wesley Wilson, and her cherished grandson, Jordan Williams. Their loss was a deep sorrow, but she carried their memory with love and resilience.

Surviving relatives include her daughters, Cindy Bradshaw (Doyle), Newton and Tammy Williams (Greg), Ozark; sister, Ruth Baker, Huntsville, Alabama; five grandchildren, Ashley Sanders (Adam), Wesley Bradshaw, Tyler Bradshaw (Amanda), Delora Hughes (Mark), and Mark Bradshaw; great-grandchildren, Jessi Golden (Jesse), Aiden Hughes, and Eli Hughes; many close friends and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as active pallbearers will be Wesley Bradshaw, Adam Sanders, Bimbo Turner, Frank Baxter, Bobby Thomas, Tony Canalejo, and Tyler Bradshaw.