Bernice Evelan Reed Wilson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bernice Evelan Reed Wilson of New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on March 6, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Sr. Reed and Lizzie Reed; and her siblings, Lawrence, Clifford, Arthur Jr., James Sr., Joseph, Royal Lee Reed, Warnetta Cola, Emelda Gooden, Vivian Mitchell, Wilhelmena Williams and Gertrude Powell.
She is survived by: her husband Lawrence Wilson; her children, Rynell Wilson (Anna), Demetra Henderson (Kevin), Tyrone Wilson, Delisa Raymond, Edwin Wilson (Jean), Glen Wilson and Shukura Gilbert (Darien); and her sister Lucille Magee. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, two godchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
