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Obituary for Jeanne Angela Wilson

Jeanne (nee DeRose) A. Wilson, age 71, passed away on November 20, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Stephan A. Wilson of Havertown. Mother to Richard A. Wilson and his wife, Erin, and Stephanie Grazione and her husband, Daniel. Loving and doting grandmother to Isabella Cavalieri, Jack Cavalieri and Roy Wilson.  She is survived by many other beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Predeceased by her incredible parents, Richard and Jennie DeRose. In addition to her family and friends, Jeanne will be deeply missed by her loyal pets, Dewey the dog and Elmer the cat.

Jeanne graduated from Upper Darby High School and then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in education from Bloomsburg University. She worked as an elementary school teacher and thereafter joined her parents’ business, Audio Visual Center, Inc., located on Broad and Vine Streets in Philadelphia.  Jeanne was a life long member of Bethany Evangelical Presbyterian Church and was a member of a Bible study, a book club and sung in the Church Choir and Heartlights Singing Group.  Jeanne treasured her friends and family, enjoyed entertaining at her house, traveling the world, vacationing with grandchildren, and being surrounded by people she loved.  She had a great sense of humor, a generous heart and lived a wonderful life.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation Service Tuesday, November 23, 2021, from 11:30AM-1:30PM at Bethany Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 5 Concord Avenue, Havertown, PA 19083. Followed by the Funeral Service at 1:30PM. Entombment at Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, PA.