Frances Louise Wilson, age 74, of Elk Creek, Virginia passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018. She was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina to the late Ronald Lafayette Cockerham and Nancy Ella Holder Cockerham on October 16, 1943.

Deeply loved and admired by those in her church and community, Louise is survived by her husband, Willie Wilson (Elk Creek, Virginia) and her four sons and their spouses — Gary and Julie Wilson (Richmond, Virginia), Mark and Missy Wilson (Elk Creek, Virginia), Andy and Kim Wilson (Galax, Virginia) and Jeff and Rheda Wilson (Elk Creek, Virginia). Louise cherished her seven grandchildren — AJ, Ryan, Christian, Chelsea, Chasity, Chloe and Ella; as well as her four great-grandchildren — Madison, Hailey, Brantley and Mya.

She is also survived by her three siblings and their spouses, Ronald and Ann Cockerham, Jr. (Mt. Airy, North Carolina), Dennis and Alma Jean Cockerham (Stuart, Virginia) and Dianne Dixon (Denton, North Carolina).

A public viewing will be held June 12, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Atkins Memorial United Methodist Church, 199 Atkins Lane, Fries, VA 24330.

The funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Atkins Memorial United Methodist Church, 199 Atkins Lane, Fries, VA 24330. Rev. Lee Thomas and Rev. Lee Houston will be officiating.

The family wishes to thank all of those who cared and ministered to her during her last days.