Katherine Pearl Wilson ,90, of Troy MO, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 6,1933 in Hannibal, MO to Loran Adolphus and Elizabeth Minerva (Gibson) Shinn. Katherine graduated from Van-Far High School and went on to attend Gem City Business College. Katherine and John Wilson were united in marriage on December 19, 1954 in Vandalia, MO at the Methodist Church.  To this union were born four children: Linda, Karen, Steven and Lori. Katherine worked for two years at Prudential and then went on to become a homemaker and a farm wife. Two very hard jobs, that she handled with patience and grace. She was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution and a Charter Member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary , Extension Club, Rebecca Lodge and Troy Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year. Her family describes her as loving, patient and kind. She was happiest while spending time with her beloved husband, children , grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her four children: Linda L effeler, of Bowling Green, Karen Simmons of Kirksville, Steve Wilson of Louisville and Lori Kuntz of Winfield; grandchildren: Adam Simmons of Troy, Robert Kuntz of Kirksville, Jennifer Dickerman of Troy, Steven Wilson Jr., Matthew Wilson, of Louisville and great-granddaughter, Judith Simmons of Troy .

She was pre ceded in death by her husband, her parents, her half-brother, LA Shinn and her cat companion of many years , Bastet.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379, 636-528-8244.

A funeral service to be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. , also at the funeral home in Troy. Officiating will be Pastor Kelly Hardcastle and Pastor P.J. Ball. Interment to follow in the Louisville Cemetery, Louisville, MO.
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Friends and family are invited to sign our on-line guest register at mccoyblossomfh.com.