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Laura Ruth Grantham Wilson: Obituary

Laura Ruth Grantham Wilson, age 99, passed away on February 7, 2020. She was born March 14, 1920. She will be laid to rest in Pantertown Cemetery with her late beloved son, Douglas Wilson; and late husband Edd Wilson, from whom she was widowed in 1949. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Bonnie Grantham.

Mrs. Wilson was a loving mother to her daughter, Rebecca Wilson Hale, and husband, Robert; grandchildren, Susan Wilson Ficken and family, Aaron and Margaret; Charley Wilson and family, Kate, Dutch and Lorelei; Patrick German and family, Lanna, Julia, Casey, Reilly, and Alyssa; Laura Dianne German Hibbs and family, Wilson and Grace; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Wilson.

Laura loved and treasured long friendships with TC Dillard, Bee and Linda Hicks; and Vicki Dillard, who faithfully brought her so much joy with calls or letters every day for over 10 years.

Mrs. Wilson was the oldest living member of Williamstown UMC, and the last surviving member of Copperhill High School class of 1938. She enjoyed working over 30 years as a Dental Assistant and especially the many friendships she made through her work.

Graveside services will be officiated by life long friend Pastor Larry Russell, February 9, 2020, 4 p.m. from the Pantertown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made where her heart was to Williamstown United Methodist Church, 37 Williamstown Road, Mineral Bluff, GA 30559.

Finch-Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of McCaysville is honored to be serving the family.

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