Georgia Louise Harper Wilson, age 79, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Roane General Hospital.

Georgia was born on June 3, 1946, in Spencer, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Robert and Velva McMullen Harper.

She worked for a time at Knight's Shoe Store and later served as a manager at Levin's Department Store. Georgia was a devoted homemaker and strong believer in Jesus Christ. She enjoyed gardening and took great pride in caring for her flowers. Her beloved dogs and cats were her constant companions and brought her much joy.

On September 20, 1970, she married the love of her life, Ralph Wilson.

Those left to cherish her memory include her four brothers, James Harper and wife Sharon of Spencer, West Virginia; Richard Harper and wife Norma of Spencer, West Virginia; Mike Harper and wife Nancy of Mount Nebo, West Virginia; as well as David Harper and his wife, Tammy, of Summersville, West Virginia, along with many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five sisters: Katie Harper, Lucille McCune, Patsey Darden, Betty Rohr, and Jackie O'Brien; and four brothers: Glenn Harper, Robert "Sonny" Harper, Danny Harper, and Clemmie Harper.

A graveside will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the Eventide Cemetery in Spencer.  A visitation will be held from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer on Thursday with the procession leaving at noon for the cemetery for Georgia to be laid to rest beside the love of her life, her husband Ralph Wilson, and nearer her parents, brothers, and sisters.