Luretter Wilson

March 12, 1936 - January 20, 2019

This celebration service Honors the Life and Legacy of Luretter Wilson, known to her family as “Mickey”. Luretter was born on March 12, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Erma Miles. Luretter accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. As a child, Luretter loved to read comic books, one her favorite’s was Archie. She attended Dunbar High School. She met, fell in love with, and married her childhood sweetheart Louis Cornelius Wilson and to this union one son was born, Louis Cornelius Wilson Jr. She was also a mother to abandoned children. She worked various jobs but loved being a housewife and took pride in raising her son and keeping her household tidy. Luretter loved to spend time with her family and friends above all else. She made it her business to check on her friends and in times of need, she always came to the aid and assistance of anyone she could. Luretter’s personality was quiet yet strong but all the more resilient, she was caring and family oriented. She always had time to joke and smile and took pride in putting the needs of others before her own. Everyone knew if they needed an ear to hear them, a shoulder to cry on, or a place to lie their head, Luretter’s doors were always open. Luretter gained her wings on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Preceding her in death was her loving mother Erma Miles; two brothers Willie Price and Charles Price; one sister Francis Price; one son Cornelius Louis Wilson Jr.; one granddaughter Joynetta Clayborn; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and loved ones. Luretter’s memories will forever be cherished by, her loving brother Sylvester Price; sister Alberta Bell; grandchildren Rickey Clayborn (Keisha), Loresa King, Elvira Clayborn, Annie Southern, Louis Clayborn, Donald White, and Kendra Tibbs; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends.