Aug. 15, 1937 – Dec. 7, 2019

MOBILE, Alabama — Services for Helen Beverly Wilson, 82, who slipped into paradise Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, holding the hand of her husband of 62 years, Jimmy, will be noon today, at Country Woods Baptist Church.
Burial will be Thursday at Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama, under the direction of Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church.
Mrs. Wilson was born Aug. 15, 1937, in Mobile, the daughter of Adolphus D. Grandquest and Eunice Marie Houston Grandquest. She lived in Byram for the past 23 years, having come from Natchez. She was a member of Country Woods Baptist Church. Her career was in real estate.
Helen’s family was the joy of her life. She was the perfect hostess — she truly had the gift of hospitality. Her kitchen was always open to all to enjoy her gourmet meals and exceptional homemade baked goods. She was a Steel Magnolia and met each challenge with graciousness and courage. Loving the Lord and loving others would summarize her life.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Dr. Carl Grandquest and one nephew, Stephen Grandquest.
Survivors include her loving husband, Jimmy Wilson of Jackson; two sons, Renny L. Wilson of New Orleans and Dr. Sidney M. Wilson of Clarksdale; one niece, Elaine G. Odom of Mobile; and two grandchildren, Camden L. Wilson and Lauren Nicole Wilson of Clinton.
Special thanks to Baptist Hospital, Hospice Ministries, Dora Tucker, Charles Epps, Ann Lieb Life Group and all the family and friends who have helped.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at chancellorfuneralhome.com.