Ida Mae (Vance) Wilson

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give at that day: and not me only, but unto all them also the love his appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8

Ida Mae Wilson was born on November 7, 1929 to Leroy Vance and Lela Mae Smith-Vance in Hayti, Missouri.

She was a graduate of Central High School in Hayti, Missouri.  She worked many years as a caregiver.

A faithful life ended Friday, February 5, 2016 when Ida Mae Wilson was called home. Her father, Leroy Vance, and mother Lela Mae Smith-Vance, daughter Juanita Hudson, sons James Strong Jr., Ivory Strong, brothers L.C. Vance, Clint Vance and granddaughter Tina Hudson preceded her in death.

She is survived by two children, Joseph Strong of Hayti, Missouri and Leroy Strong of Hammond, Indiana. She is also survived by her siblings, Willie Mae Vance-Armstrong and Teroy Vance of Hayti, Mo.; grandchildren Steven (Ronnella) Hudson of Indianopolis, Indiana, Joseph Reed and Lamont Carter of Chicago, Illinois,  Kavin Ollie of Hayti, Missouri,  Tammy Hopkins of Oklahoma, Delwinn Cartwright of Houston, TX., Tyrone Bethel (Felisha) of Indianapolis, Indiana.  She is survived by great-children, nieces, nephews, host of extended family members who she loved dearly.

The family would like to thank Nursing Home in Indianapolis, Indiana for your patience, time and effort.

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