Barbara Ruth Keck Wilson

Barbara Ruth Keck Wilson, 83, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, after a three-year battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 4th at the home. Memorials in her name may be made to the Harnett County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 2084, Lillington, NC 27546.

Barb was born in Washington, D.C. on March 24th, 1943, to Mabel Frazier and Oliver F. Keck. She was a math educator for over 40 years, teaching primarily in Parkersburg, WV and Utica, IL. Barb was an active member of the Four Seasons Garden Club of Lillington and the Lillington Presbyterian Church. More details about Barb’s life are available at www.oppfh.com.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 58 years, Carl Wilson, her sister, Patricia Ann Wilson, and her lifelong friend, Judy Davis. She is survived by her three adult children, Carol (Becky) Wilson, Kevin (Gwen) Wilson, and Kathy (Eric) Seymour; seven grandchildren who she adored: Holly (Shawn) Ingram, Shane Wilson, Josey (Leonard) Mallol, Jacquelyn (Brandon) Seymour, Victoria Seymour, Mark Seymour, and Timothy Seymour; two brothers, James Keck and Samuel (Beulah) Keck; and her beloved poodle, Abigail. She loved and was loved by many nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbors, extended family, and cherished friends.