Sybil M. Wilson, 87, of Austin died on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Our House Assisted Living in Austin.
She was born in Manchester, S.D., on March 11, 1921 to Victor and Avis (Standish) Waldron. Sybil graduated from Albert Lea High School and on July 6, 1941 married Raymond Wilson at the Methodist Church parsonage in Austin.
Sybil was a homemaker while Raymond worked for Hormel Foods. They liked to travel. Sybil volunteered at St. Olaf Hospital and was involved in many activities at First United Methodist Church and The Vineyard Christian Fellowship. Following Raymond’s retirement, they spent several winters in Arizona. Raymond passed away on Dec. 31, 2003.
Survivors include her son, Larry (Karen) Wilson, Austin; two daughters, Judith Ann Porter, Austin, Sandra Kay (Mitch) Earl, Bozeman, Mont.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Jeannine (Dick) Buechner, Austin; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Avis Waldron; husband, Raymond; sister, Charlotte Larson; brothers, Victor Waldron and Rodney Waldron.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with pastor Wade R. Wilson officiating. Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, and one hour before the service on Thursday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Austin.