Obituaries 13 November 2026

Jean Wilson

Jean Wilson, 86, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Born in Wilmington Feb. 26, 1940, she was the daughter of Nellie Jane Kirby and Elzie Edward Docter Sr.

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She worked for MacTool, and then American Tool, as a purchasing agent for many years. Jean was an avid bowler and NASCAR fan. Jean was a member of Hillsboro Bible Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Sabina Moose, where she served as Deputy Grand Regent and was very active in fundraising efforts. Jean was a member of the AmVets Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society.

A devoted mother to her children and a true caregiver to anyone around her, Jean was always putting others before herself. She was kind and caring and always wanted to make sure the needs and wants of those around her were met.

She is survived by her children, Diana Patterson Groves, Jeffrey D. (Jennifer) Patterson and Kathy J. (Chet) Gregory; stepson, Kelly (Peggy Browning) Wilson; grandchildren, Ashley, Nate, Chris, Joel, Shawn, Lindsay, Afton, Caleb, Corey, Calen, Craig, Brandon and Brittany.

Also left to cherish her memory are great-grandchildren, Madison, Bella, Scarlett, Marley, Harper, Hailey, Mason, Coasten, Cayman, Teagan, Wyatt, Ryleigh, Oliver, Austin, Addison and Dawson; brother, Louis Docter; sister in-law, Janet Docter; brothers in-law, Russ Wilson and Jim Wilson; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Wilson, on April 7, 2026. In addition to her husband, Jean was preceded in death by step-daughter, Karla Wilson Chaney; great-granddaughter, Ravin Kidd; brothers: Don Docter and Joe Docter; and sisters: Jan Hamilton, Peggie Wilson and Brenda Caudill.

Family will receive friends at Sabina Church of Christ on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., when a funeral service will begin. Burial will follow at Sabina Cemetery. Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina has been entrusted with arrangements. 

For more, go to https://www.littletonfuneralhome.com.

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