Velma R. Wilson, Member of Grace Communion International Church, Dies at 94

Velma R. Wilson, a member of the Grace Communion International Church of Hillsboro, passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on September 6, 1930, in Moss Hollow, Missouri, she was the daughter of William and Ida (nee Glass) Heiligtag. Her funeral arrangements were set for January 14, 2025, with a visitation beginning at 10 A.M. and a service following at 11 A.M. The interment was private.

Velma was known for her love of music and dancing, often enjoying karaoke and singing. She was an active member of the St. Louis Pooka Club and the American Czech Educational Center, reflecting her diverse interests and community involvement.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Wilson, whom she married on December 22, 1952, in Arkansas. They were together for 41 years. She also predeceased her daughter, Tami Jane Wilson, who passed away in 1997. Velma was survived by her caregivers, Donna Clonts and Randy Reissing, as well as a niece and nephew.

Velma’s family included three sisters—Leona Reissing of Hillsboro, Vernita Reiner of Imperial, and Vera Fry of St. Louis County—and a brother, Raymond Heiligtag of Barnhart. Her passing leaves a legacy of faith and community service, as she was a devoted member of the Grace Communion International Church.

The funeral service will provide an opportunity for friends and family to gather and honor her life. As Micah 6:8 reminds us, to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God, Velma’s life reflected these values through her participation in her church and community activities. Her memory will be cherished by those who knew her.

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