Jan Wilson
SIKESTON — Mary Janet “Jan” Wilson, age 76, passed away on Jan. 19, 2022, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
On Nov. 12, 1945, in Sikeston, she was born to the late John Sr. and Olivia McDonald Engram.
On Dec. 28, 1966, in Sikeston, she married John L. Wilson Jr., who survives of the home.
Jan worked for the South Scott County Ambulance District for 14 years as an EMT. She was an active member of the Morehouse Elementary PTO and was a member of the Church of Christ. Jan was a very caring and loving friend and counselor to many.
In addition to her husband, John, she is also survived by her son; John “Trey” (Ashley) Wilson of Sikeston; one brother, John (Mary) Engram of Sikeston; one sister, Joann (Darrell) Nichols of Sikeston; two sons-in-law, Rick Williams and Dr. Miles Reece; one sister-in-law Penny Limbach, and five grandchildren: Mamie Williams Freed (Mark Jr.), Coleman Williams, Hayden Hess, Mattie Wilson, and John “Liam” Wilson IV.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two daughters, Machelle Williams and Julie Reece; and one sister, Joy Whitten.
Visitation will be held on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston with Keith Olbricht, pastor at Shady Acres Church of Christ, officiating.
Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston.
Pallbearers will be: Johnny Whitten, Jason Whitten, Berry Johnson, Michael Douglas, Isaac Engram and Eli Whitten.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Alex Whitten, Kyle Karr, Gary McDonald, Matthew King, Dr. Miles Reece and Rick Williams.
Online condolences can be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com.
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Donations in memory of Jan Wilson can be made to: South Scott County Ambulance District, 202 Lillian Drive, Sikeston, MO 63801 or Scott County Central All Schools Foundation, 20794 U.S. Highway 61, Sikeston, MO 63801.