Lenora Jean Wilson

Lenora Jean Wilson, age 84, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Crestview Manor in Jane Lew, WV.

She was born January 3, 1939, in Preston County, WV, a daughter of the late Everett Simon and Gladys Bolyard Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Hugh, Ellis, Dale and Hayward Wilson and six sisters, infant twins Thelma and Velma Wilson, Louise Rakeshaw, Agnes Mahnaski, Doris Ball and Evelyn Auvil.

She is survived by one brother, Denver Wilson and wife Velma of Buckhannon; one sister, Violet June Flach and husband Roger of Las Vegas, NV and numerous nieces and nephews.

Miss Wilson was a secretary and loved to make jewelry and crafts.

In honoring her wishes, Miss Wilson will be cremated.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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