Written by: Louise Carroll
I was born in Perry, Fla. on April 6, 1939. My mother was Gertrude Woodard Wilson, my daddy was Alston T. Wilson. I grew up with two brothers, Lewis Alston Manning (we called him Buddy) and Willis Lamar; one sister, Mae; and my Peggy came later after I was married and had two children of my own. Peggy always seemed more like a daughter than a sister to me. I was married to Franklin Carroll on Dec. 24, 1954. We had five beautiful children: Frankie, Rhonda, Brenda and Glenda (the twins) and Jamie. From those five children we had 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, of which there are too many to name. I was married to Franklin for 58 years on Dec. 24, 2012. Then, on Feb. 25, 2013, he joined our daughter, Rhonda, in Heaven. I was also preceded in death by my mama, daddy, my older brother, a half-sister and half-brother. I was an active member of Sirmans Baptist Church for 40 plus years, but more importantly, I am a member of God's family. If this is being read, then I have no doubt that I am in the presence of my savior, Jesus Christ. I have a wonderful loving family that I love dearly and appreciate all of them very much. I also have a wonderful loving church family that has supported, encouraged and loved me all the time. Please do not grieve for me, but get on with your life. Live for the Lord and be happy! I am survived by my wonderful children and their spouses; all of my beautiful grandchildren and their spouses (the ones that are married); my sisters: Mae and Peggy (Keith); and my brother, Willis. I am also survived by a whole lot of nieces and nephews on my side of the family and on Franklin's side.
Always remember, I love all of you to the moon and back 100 times. Don't be sad, I'm with Gramps and Rhonda.
-Mama
A graveside service was held at Evergreen Cemetery on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at 3 p.m. T.J. Beggs & Sons Funeral Home assisted the family. You may leave condolences at www.beggsfuneral.com.