Evelyn Paris Wilson

 In Loving Memory of Mrs. Evelyn Paris Wilson of Tampa, Florida who passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022. An online Memorial service for Mrs. Evelyn will be conducted Saturday, April 16, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. via zoom. Brother Keith Lee of the Palm River Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses officiating.  Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave Tampa, FL 33610 at 2:30 p.m. MASK RECOMMENDED.

Mrs. Wilson grew up in Sandersville, GA, and was a resident of Tampa for 50 years.  She attended Washington County Public Schools and was a member of the Palm River Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Mrs. Evelyn was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed serving Jehovah, traveling, gardening, and being with her family.  

She is preceded in death by her father, Green Paris Jr., mother, Julia Paris Anderson; brothers, George Paris, and Arthur Paris; and sister Essie Clark.

She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband of 46 years, Mr. Richard A. Wilson Sr.; adoring sons, Derrick Wilson, Richard A. Wilson Jr.(Pauline), Jason Wilson (Stacci); grandchildren, LaVette, Quawnlindreia (Chris), Khia, Asiah, Elijah, Jacci, Kynder; great-grandson, Nasir; four sisters, Julia Wilson (Bernard), Sandra Wynn (Salinto), LaTonya Matos (Juanito), and Rhonda Williams; two brothers, Carl Paris (Emma), Esq. Clinton Paris(Samanthia); special friends, Gail Jones, Sharon Brown and Arlene Arhana; caring aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, spiritual family, dear friends, and community family.  

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