Winifred Yolunda Wilson-Ivy

Celebrating the Wonderful Life

Of

Winifred Yolunda Wilson-Ivy

    The Lord Giveth: August 8, 1950       

    The Lord Taketh: November 25, 2020

  BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD

Her Life’s Journey (Obituary)

Our beloved sister, Winifred Yolunda Wilson, was born in Detroit, MI on August 8, 1950, the fifth of ten children born to Norval Lebanon Wilson, Sr., and Rose Bell Wilson, both of whom, preceded her in death. As a child, Winifred attended St. Paul Church of God in Christ, in Detroit, MI, where the Wilson Family were members many years, under leadership of the late Bishop Willie L. Harris. Winifred attended and graduated from the Detroit Public Schools. She was an avid reader and student of higher education.  Eager to learn and prepare to manifest her commitment to helping others, she enrolled and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Michigan State University (“MSU”). She became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (“AKA”), Delta Zeta Chapter at Michigan State University on November 21, 1970.  She completed her Master of Science degree in Social Work Administration at Columbia University in 1980.  

On November 18, 1990, Winifred married Dwight Ivy. Together, they had one son, Toussaint Ivy, who preceded her in death in 2013.  Winifred was a family-oriented person, who was kind, thoughtful, tenderhearted, loving, caring, and a dedicated wife and mother.  She lived a disciplined and healthy lifestyle, which included yoga, walking, and cooking healthy well-balanced meals.   She had a love of fresh-cut flowers, and they could frequently be found throughout her home.

Winifred was also a spiritual woman who enjoyed music, the arts, and spending time in the presence of God, reading His Word and praying. God granted her a wealth of wisdom, which she used freely and generously to advise and counsel others in the true spirit of servanthood. 

She leaves to cherish her memory and the legacy of her life:  Dwight Ivy, her 9 siblings:  Norval L. Wilson, Jr. (Glorious); Rosemary C. Wilson; Myrna J. Wilson; Karen C. (Wilson) Knott; Osric X. Wilson; Barbara R.A. Wilson; Enos R.V. Wilson; Bernetia L. (Wilson) Davis-Redmond; and Zigmond R. Wilson; 2 Aunts, Pearl D. Wilson (Elijah); and Gertrude Wilson (Simon Jimmie); 1 Uncle, Isaiah Jackson (Rose); 7 Nieces:  Kimberly D. Wilson; Tania E. Knott, Zinea M. Reese (Kenneth); Tamika L. Simmons (Kwame); Shekinah S. Davis; LaSheena Revel-Cosby (Rico); and Kelsey Davis; 4 Nephews, Lebanon M. Wilson; Earl Knott, Jr.; Douglas T. Wilson; Bakari K. Wilson, Sr.; Several Great Nieces, including: Charisma Wilson; Jasmine Wilson; Breanna Wilson; Alexis & Caia Reese; and Mikyah L. Simmons; Several Great Nephews, including: Marquell Wilson; Roger Collin Walker, IV; Maliky & Bakari K. Wilson, Jr., Maran C. Brantley, Jr. (“MJ”), and Kwame Simmons, Jr. (“KJ”); a Goddaughter, Corin Killins; 3 Godsons:  Sadat & Justin O’Neal; and Aaron O. Lewis; and a host of other relatives, and close friends.

Honorary Armor Bearers

(The Nephews)

• • • • • • • • • • • • Lebanon M. Wilson
                      • Earl Knott, Jr.
                      • Douglas T. Wilson
                      • Bakari K. Wilson, Sr.

Honorary Flower Bearers

(The Nieces)

• • • • • • • • • • • • Kimberly D. Wilson
                      • Tania Knott
                      • Zinea Reese
                      • Tamika Simmons
                      • Shekinah Davis

Acknowledgements

The Family expresses our deep appreciation for the many prayers, acts of kindness, words of comfort, and expressions of love and sympathy during our time of grief.

Charitable Donations

In lieu of flowers, friends and colleagues may make memorial donations in Winifred’s name to the following Charitable Organizations:

The Rhonda Walker Foundation                                              Mail Checks to:

The Winifred Y. Wilson-Ivy Memorial Fund                                   The Rhonda Walker Foundation

Credit Card Donations:                                                              Attention:  Ruselda Johnson

https://rwf.kindful.com/?campaign=1101983                              7700 Second Avenue, Suite 602

                                                                                                        Detroit, MI  48202

The Detroit Phoenix Center                                                     Mail Checks to:

In Loving Memory of Winifred Y. Wilson-Ivy                                 The Detroit Phoenix Center

TAX ID #: 82-1262148                                                                 420 Washington Blvd., Suite 301

Debit/Credit Card Donations:   Donate                                        Detroit, MI 48226

DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence                                 Mail Checks to:

In Honor of Winifred Y. Wilson-Ivy                                               DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Online Donations via Credit/Debit Cards:                                     5 Thomas Circle, NW

Donate | DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence                      Washington, DC  20005