SR1274 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Annie Bell Wilson of Chicago, who passed away on January 27, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Annie Wilson was born in Aliceville, Alabama to Israel and Annie Spann on April 25, 1933; she attended Elementary Vocational School in Kenlock, Mississippi; she relocated from Alabama to Isola, Mississippi; she married Percy Wilson on July 30, 1949; she relocated from Mississippi to Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Annie Wilson worked at Rice and Steel Inc. and the Local 25 Service Employees of International Union (SEIU) until she retired; and

WHEREAS, Annie Wilson committed to her faith at the age of 13 at the Morning Star Baptist Church; she attended Cathedral Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, where she served on the usher board for 40 years and loved going to church; she will be remembered as a devoted mother to her seven children; and

WHEREAS, Annie Wilson was preceded in death by her parents; her children, Robert Wilson, Roger Spann, and Annie Jean Cobbins; and her siblings, Irene Jiminson, Mary Haynes, Emma Shanklin, Julius Spann, Sherman Spann, Reverend Joseph Spann, and Daniel "Matthew" Spann; and

WHEREAS, Annie Wilson is survived by her children, Sammie Spann, Georgia Pope, Brenda Miller, and Arrie Wilson; her grandchildren, Taurice (Lynnell) Julian, Justin, Nathaniel, Keyawn, Roberto, Reinaldo, Alonzo (Ruth), Dyvonna, Ginger (Mark), Termeakiss, Terneako, Dianca, Precious, and Faith; her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; her siblings, Bernice Watkins (Bryant), Elder Lenora Bush, and Evangelist Isabelle Simmons (Leonard); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Annie Bell Wilson and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Annie Wilson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.