Brenda Sue Wilson

On Saturday, August 10, 2024, Brenda Sue Wilson, a loving sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away from sepsis infection complications at the St. George Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. 

Brenda was born on March 10, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama. The third of six children, Brenda grew up in Alabama and at 16 years of age, her family moved to Mesquite, Nevada. There she eventually met Craig W. Wilson and they were married in the St. George Temple on June 25, 1966. Together they raised 3 children, Cristine, Charles, and Craig. As a young mom, she loved to read and sew, and had a natural talent for oil painting.

Brenda excelled as a mother of three who put her children's needs above her own. She worked in many capacities during her lifetime serving as a waitress, police dispatcher, meat specialist at the J.L. Bowler Department Store, and a Teacher's Aide for several years while putting herself through college. Brenda enjoyed her role as a substitute teacher before becoming a Certified Teacher at Virgin Valley Elementary School. During her 25-year teaching career, her education continued and eventually, she proudly received her Master's Degree in Teaching.

With a deep love for her Savior, she strived to be a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She loved teaching and the gospel was no exception. Brenda was actively engaged in church service as Relief Society Secretary and various callings in both primary and scouts throughout her lifetime. She also loved doing temple work and genealogy. 

Of all her roles in life, the role of grandmother was definitely closest to her heart. Mom absolutely loved being a grandma and cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their adventures included swimming, playing at the park, and movies together, just to name a few. She is so very loved by each one of them and they all cherish the beautiful memories they got to make with Grandma Wilson. 

Brenda is survived by her three children; Cristine (Michael) Abel, Grants Pass, OR, Charles (Tammy) Wilson, Diamond Valley, UT, and Craig (Rayna) Wilson, of Mesquite, NV. She leaves behind seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, Mel Hawkins (brother), Kay Kulbeth (sister), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Brenda was preceded in death by her mother and father Loraine and John Gill, brothers Jerry Gill and Alan Hawkins, and her sister Judy Devine. 

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Diamond Valley Stake Center, (1784 West Diamond Valley Drive, St. George, Utah 84770). There will be a viewing on Thursday, at the Diamond Valley stake center from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery, (1777 South Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah 84770), under the direction of McMillan Mortuary.