Katherine Cowart Wilson

Katherine “Kathy” Wilson 91, of Crestview, Florida passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.  Kathy was born on April 30, 1934 in Bryan County, Georgia to John and Laura Cowart. She moved to our area in 1981 and has been a resident ever since.

Kathy loved fashion, she owned and operated  a dress shop in Crestview, Florida called Wilson Boutique. She was a faithful member of Woodlawn Baptist Church for forty four years. Kathy loved the Lord and read her bible daily. She enjoyed gardening and being outside with all her plants and flowers.

As a military wife, Kathy got to travel the world. Kathy enjoyed being an respected english teacher for kindergarten aged children in Iran. She was cherished educator who dedicated her life to shaping young minds. Kathy was very kind and patient, truly loved by all and will be missed.

The family would like to give a special Thank You to Dr. Christopher & Staff as well as Carington Manor for the wonderful care for the last four years.

Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, John and Laura Cowart, her daughter, Brenda Bloodworth, her son, William Larry Wilson, her seven brothers and eight sisters.

Kathy leaves behind her loving husband of seventy two years, Bobby Jelks Wilson Sr., her son, Bobby J. Wilson Jr., her six grandchildren, her six great grandchildren and her seventeen year old poodle, Prissy.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Allen officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 2, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Baptist Church.