Joanne E. Wilson, 83, of Rockville, Md., passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. Born Aug. 19, 1940, in Klondike (formerly Lordes), Md., she was the daughter to the late Samuel Leptic, and Helen (Brown/Leptic) Adams.

She was preceded in death by her son, Calvin "Jack" Wilson; and her brother, Samuel "Sonny" Leptic; and her sister, Julia (Adams) Beeman.

Joanne graduated with the class of 1958 from Beall High School in Frostburg, Md. She became a dedicated wife, mother of 7, grandmother of 29, and great-grandmother of 8 adored children. She was an avid animal lover and gifted artist who loved to do arts and crafts with her grandchildren. She also loved boating, water skiing, swimming, diving, eating Maryland crabs in Virginia, creative writing, reading her Bible, decorating for Christmas, cooking for an army, being a second mom or a mother for the motherless, playing cards, and enjoying family quality time. Most of all, she enjoyed sharing her love for the Lord Jesus Christ. Her life was a testament to the power of faith, prayer, loyalty, love, service, and family.

She is survived by her husband, Calvin "Jack" Wilson Sr.; her daughter, Donna M. German and husband, Kent German of Pawtucket, R.I..; her son, Ivan S. Wilson and wife, Ann Pierce-Wilson of Frederick, Md.; her daughter, Rebekah L. Wilson-Northrop and husband, Scott of Fredericksburg, Va.; her daughter, Leah J. Wilson-Lapp and husband, Brandon of Finskburg, Md.; her son, James M. Wilson and wife, Jennifer Wilson of Frederick, Md.; and her son, David J. Wilson and wife, Melissa Wilson of Mertztown, Pa., along with her beloved 29 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Wilhelm Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Midland.

Funeral service will start at 1 p.m. with Pastor Matt Eichhorn officiating.

Interment will immediately follow the service at Sunset Memorial Park in Cumberland.

In Lieu of flowers, send donations to your favorite Christian organization that lifts up Jesus Christ.