Melverleen Wilson's obituary , Passed away on February 25, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina
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Melverleen Wilson

April 27, 1944 - February 25, 2026 (81 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

Melverleen Wilson's obituary , Passed away on February 25, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina
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Melverleen Wilson

April 27, 1944 - February 25, 2026 (81 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

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Melverleen Wilson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melverleen Wilson (Durham, North Carolina), who passed away on February 25, 2026 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Melverleen may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She is survived by: her sons, Roderick L. Wilson (Stacia) and Reginald M. Wilson (Lorie); and her siblings, James L. Yelverton and Patricia J. Ward. She is also survived by three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of extended family.

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March 19, 2026

Everett Dean wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Wilson Family, I am deeply saddened by the passing of your mother. It is with a heavy heart that I write this, and I pray that the strength and comfort of the Lord surround each of you during this difficult time. Though the years have placed distance between us, the kindness she shared has never faded. I remain sincerely grateful for the guidance and support your family gave me growing up in Durham, NC. Best Regards Everett Dean”

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St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church
531 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701

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St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church
531 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701

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