Emily Lehning Wilson, age 95, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro, with her family at her side. A native of Nashville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Howell W. Lehning Sr. and Royellen Porter Lehning. She grew up in East Nashville and graduated from East High School. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Don T. Wilson Sr.; a brother, Buddy Lehning; and a nephew, Owen Lehning.
Emily is survived by her children, Don Wilson and wife Carol of Benton, KY, Claudia Belcher of Murfreesboro, and Barry Wilson and wife Amy of Southaven, MS; eleven grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Visitation with the family will be at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 1:00 until 2:30pm. A graveside service will follow at 3:00pm in Evergreen Cemetery with her son, Don Wilson, officiating and family serving as pallbearers.