Gena D Wilson Obituary (2019) - Beaufort, South Carolina

Gena Wilson, age 51, passed away after an extended battle with cancer on Monday, May 13, 2019 at her home with family in Beaufort, SC. She was born in Livingston, TN on November 3, 1967. She was the youngest child of Betty Barton and Glenn Wilson. Her youth was spent in Beaufort, and she graduated from Beaufort Academy in 1986. She received her bachelor's of science degree in Business Administration from Lander University, where she participated in basketball and tennis, and a Master's degree in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. After college graduation she worked for a short time in retail sales for a clothing chain in Anderson, SC. She then moved to Indianapolis, IN where she was employed as a nanny for a family for a few years. While there she attended Northside Baptist Church, and became interested in international missions. After serving two years in the journeyman program, Gena became a full-time employee of the International Mission Board. She spent 23 years in Glasgow, Scotland focusing primarily on youth ministry. In 2011, she entered her first of three bouts with cancer. Each time she returned to the mission field passionate about sharing the Good News. Her faith and love for people was demonstrated daily, especially in her final days. She is survived by her parents Betty and John Barton (Beaufort), and Glenn and Susan Wilson (Richlands, NC). A sister, Glenda Londono (Rafael) of Beaufort, a brother, Greg Wilson (Julie) of Spartanburg, SC; nieces Jessica Mcclam (Zack) of Beaufort, Brianna Londono (Beaufort), and Carley Wilson (Spartanburg); nephews Kyle Wilson (Spartanburg), Luke Londono and Christian Londono (Beaufort); and great nieces/nephew Presley, Riley and Renley McClam (Beaufort), and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by maternal grandparents (Spencer and Bertha Moon), paternal grandparents (Jimmy and Bonza Wilson) and grandparent (Edna Barton). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 2pm at the Baptist Church of Beaufort, 601 Charles Street, Beaufort, SC. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the International Mission Board and American Cancer Society