Judy Wilson

Judy Wilson, 84, of Jackson passed away on May 1, 2023. She was born September 28, 1938, in Akron to Emil John and Catherine Mary (Barber) Miller. She graduated from Coventry High School in 1956 and The University of Akron in 1960 with a degree in primary education. At the University, Judy was president of both Theta Upsilon sorority and Panhellenic Council and was chosen by the faculty as Outstanding Greek Women of the Year. Also, while at the University, she met Richard (Dick) Wilson, who she married in 1961. For several years after college, Judy worked as an elementary school teacher and greatly enjoyed her school children. She later followed her passion for reading and worked at Walden Books from where she retired. Judy was active in her community serving for many years as the treasurer of the Columbian Ladies Guild at the Massillon Knights of Columbus and as vice president of Christian Mothers at St. Joseph’s Church in Massillon. She loved to bake, read, listen to music, play cards with friends, and above all, spend time with her family.

Judy is survived by her three children, daughters, Christy (Geoff Young) Gerber of North Canton and Lori (Richard) Marko of Canton, and son, Rick (Akshay Tripathi) Wilson of Austin, Texas; her grandchildren, Matt (Stephanie) Gerber, Austin Marko, and Sydney Marko; brother, Rick (Janet) Miller; and nieces, Cathy (Dave) Igleheart and Donna Stasiowski, and nephew, Rick (Heather) Miller. She also leaves a brother-in-law, Mike (Theresa) Wilson, and sister-in-law, Patty Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dick Wilson, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 8th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Massillon) by The Rev. Cannon Fr. Matthew Mankowski. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. Family would appreciate contributions to the Aunt Susie’s Cancer Wellness Center in lieu of flowers (auntsusies.org). Messages of support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com