Carolyn Ann Wilson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carolyn Ann Wilson, age 86, of rural Albia, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at the Monroe Care Center in Albia, Iowa. Carolyn was born on February 22, 1934, to Earl and Freda (Dicks) Swift, on the family farm, in rural Monroe County, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Albia High School Class of 1951. On February 6, 1954, Carolyn married Duane Wilson at the Iconium Methodist Church. To this union, two sons were born Mark and Kevin. Carolyn and Duane shared 55 years of marriage together before Duane’s passing on May 23, 2009. Carolyn worked at JC Penny in Albia for many years, before she went to work at Smitty’s Sandwich Shop. She also helped Duane on the farm and sold Avon for 25 years. She enjoyed coffee time, cooking, and baking and was known for her cinnamon twists. Carolyn loved spending time with her family and friends. She was also a charter member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia. Carolyn is survived by her two sons, Mark Duane (Connie) Wilson of Ottumwa, and Kevin Lee (Angela) Wilson of rural Albia; five grandchildren, Josh (Nicole) Wilson, Eric (Twyla Wilkerson) Wilson, Chelsea (Kyle) Bachman, Ashley Tratchel and Jeffrey Tratchel; five great grandchildren, Quinn and Jordyn Wilson and Mark, Bo, and Luke Bachman; and many good friends. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Wilson; her parents, Earl and Freda Swift; a sister, Thelma (Clair) Long and a nephew, Jeff Long. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m-7:00 p.m, Thursday, October 1, 2020, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Carolyn’s family present to greet family and friends. According to the rules put in place by the Iowa Department of Public Health, proper social distancing and reasonable personal protective equipment is advised for attending a religious public event. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2020, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Pastor Arlene Johnson officiating. Burial will follow services in Service Chapel Cemetery in Monroe County, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Monroe County Fair Board.

Carolyn Ann Wilson

February 22, 1934 - September 26, 2020