Mrs. Florial Jean Wilson, 70, of Montrose, AR passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of Crossett, AR, moved to Montrose, AR at the age of five where she completed schooling; thereafter, moved to Milwaukee, WI for 15 years and returned to Montrose where she resided for the past 36 years. She was the owner of Flo's Snack Shop, a Part-Time USPS Worker and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church in Montrose, AR.
Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents George Frank and Carrie B. Harrison-Slade, and brother: McDavis Slade. Mrs. Florial was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She truly enjoyed people and loved working in her flower garden. Florial's passions were teaching Sunday School and working crossword puzzles.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years Arthur "Johnny Boy" Wilson, two daughters: Crystal Wilson of Senatobia, MS and Carole Jackson, husband Derek of Oklahoma City, OK; two brothers: George Slade, Jr. and Billy Slade both of Milwaukee, WI; three sisters: Marie Leazer, of Milwaukee, WI; Betty Ramsey, of Rancine, WI; Gwendolyn Franklin of Montrose, AR, five grandchildren: Brandi Giles, Burlon Giles II, Karla Giles, Nathan Jackson, and Matthew Jackson; one great-grandchild: MacKenzie Smith, and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral Services are 10:30am Saturday, January 23, 2016 at St. Peter Baptist Church with Reverend Victor Dolls, officiating. Pallbearers are Larry Woods, Charles Bynum, Michael Wilson, Andrew Stanley, Lee Edward Plummer, Jesse Mitchell, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers are Adrian Franklin, Ray Leazer, Kevin Wilson, and Anthony Curtis. Burial in Montrose Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, January 22, 2016 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc.