Princeton, MO: Ollie Mae Wilson peacefully departed this world on November 5, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living in Creston, Iowa.
Born on March 28, 1930, in Princeton, Missouri, Ollie Mae lived a life marked by love, faith, and family. Ollie Mae was the daughter of Orian and Rosa Nelson, and she graduated from Princeton High School in 1948. That same year, she found her spiritual home when she accepted Christ at the First Baptist Church in Bethany, Missouri. Her faith remained a guiding light throughout her life, providing her with a profound sense of peace and hope.
On December 15, 1949, Ollie Mae married Bryant A. “Port” Wilson. Together, they created a loving home for their two sons, Ed and Joe, and later opened their hearts to their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ollie Mae and Bryant shared a passion for camping and made countless memories with family and friends in the great outdoors.
Ollie Mae was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bryant “Port”; cherished sons, Ed and Joe; and her siblings, Sarah Stephens, Peggy Smith, Betty Lacy, Bob Nelson, and Joe Nelson.
She leaves her daughter-in-law, Donna Wilson; her granddaughters, Alisha Kelim (David), Whitney Ngang (Divine), and Erica Nauman (Jake); her step-grandson, Brett Zinn; and her great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Calvin, and Parker Kelim, Janea Green-Ngang, Nevaeh, Eli Ngang, and Jaylee and Jace Nauman. She is also survived by her siblings, Daisy Rion, Molly Ransom, Richard Nelson, Mary Ann Dravenstott, and Velma Sweeten.
A host in the truest sense, Ollie Mae found joy in gathering her family around the dining table, where she spent countless hours in the kitchen preparing meals that nourished both the body and soul. She delighted in keeping up with the lives of her loved ones through pictures and posts. Ollie Mae’s unwavering faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she often spoke of the great reunion she anticipated with her sons and Jesus in Heaven. Ollie Mae had a wonderful sense of humor and a way of bringing laughter into the lives of those around her. Even in her later years, her wit, playful spirit, and little jokes continued to bring smiles and laughter to family and friends. She found joy in the simple moments, whether sharing a conversation, telling a story, or simply being surrounded by the people she loved. Her presence brought something special to every gathering, and it is those everyday moments, the laughter, the stories, and the memories made together that will be cherished and missed by all who knew and loved her.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 10,2026 at Foster Cemetery in New Hampton, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorials and contributions are suggested to the Homestead Assisted Living in Creston, Iowa. Online condolences can be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
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