Ruth “Bessie Mae” Wilson died on August 19, 2022. She was born to Bessie & William Erby in Brooksville, Michigan. Beloved mother of Shirley “Diane” Gadson, Mark Erby, Kevin Massey & Albert Banks. Dear sister of Mitchell Erby and Mary Smith. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and a loving host of extended family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her daughter: Deborah James and her brothers: King, William & Al.

Visitation will be held at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 230 Warren Street, ROXBURY on Thursday, September 1st. from 11AM – 12PM. Funeral Service to begin at 12NOON. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery