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Delois Wilson
By Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham
Apr 29, 2025
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Bonham, Texas -- Delois Wilson, 92, passed away on April 27, 2025, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.

Delois was born in Donna, Texas, on February 23, 1933, the daughter of James and Mollie Piland. She married Richard Wilson on September 9, 1953, and together they had three children. Richard preceded her is death in 1983. Delois has lived in Bonham for 74 years. She loved researching her ancestry history and has boxes among boxes of research, dating back to 1850, finding that her original ancestors came from England. In her later years, she enjoyed watching TV. Her world, and her most cherished memories came from those that called her “GG.” She loved her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Delois is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Wilson; brothers, Alvin Piland, Everett Piland, Willie Piland, Calvin Piland, Tony Piland and Robert Young; sisters, Mildred Young and Alice Young.


Delois is survived by her daughters Cynthia Gallagher from Bonham, Texas and Darlene Boatner from Achille, Oklahoma, sons, Charles Wilson and Ricky Wilson both from Bonham, Texas. Grandchildren: Jason Wilson, Shanna Cloudt, Sean Wilson, Chad Wilson, Marcus Ingram, Jennifer Mulholland, Barbie Wilson, Sarah Wade, and Sandy Poulain. She was GG to 30 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren, along with two brothers, Johnnie Piland and Jimmie Piland. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her

A memorial service for Delois Wilson will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham. Bro. Mark Posey will be officiating.

The family will receive friends and family at Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

You may sign the online guest book at www.coopersorrells.com