Bessie Jeraldean (Jerry) Wilson

The precious spirit and soul of Bessie Jeraldean (Jerry) Yeager Wilson left this world ascending to her heavenly home on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. Jerry was born April 5, 1927 in El Dorado, Ark., the daughter of Charles N. and Grace Stockton Yeager. She was a member of Cullendale First Baptist Church, and a preschool teacher for many years. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lorene Adams. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Charles E. Wilson of Camden; her daughter, Charlene Johnson and husband, Joe of Hot Springs, Ark.; her grandson, Andy Baxter and wife, Melanie; and her great-grandson, Rex Charles Baxter all of Denver, Colo.; and a step-brother, Bill Bowman and wife, Shirley of Camden, Ark. A celebration of Mrs. Wilson's life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, at Proctor Chapel with Regan Adams, Maura Williams, and Rev. Phillip Salmon officiating. The family will have a private burial at a later date. Proctor Funeral Home of Camden is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cullendale First Baptist Church Building Fund, or to Ouachita County Library, Children's Department. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.