Stella Bell Crowder Wilson
Stella Bell Crowder Wilson, age 97, of Axton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 4, 1929, in Fincastle, Virginia to the late Kathleen Graham Crowder Carter and the late Andrew Franklin Crowder. She was married to the late Benjamin Franklin Wilson.
Stella grew up knowing the meaning of hard work and leaves a legacy of strength, kindness, and devotion. Stella raised three wonderful children in difficult circumstances, and they never doubted her love for them. As her family grew, so did the love she poured into her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they came along. Her face would light up when she saw a baby! Stella especially enjoyed visiting with her sisters, Doris Stone and Genevieve Critz, on Fridays. They always had a good time reminiscing and telling stories about each other. A special thank you goes to Clarence Stone Jr. for serving as their faithful chauffeur. A devoted follower of Jesus, Stella faithfully attended Aiken Summit Wesleyan Church, with the help of her cherished, longtime friend, Hazel Smart. Her family and her church family all knew they would receive a huge kiss and a hug, along with some candy, whenever they saw her. Stella was a light and a joy to everyone she met, and she will be greatly missed.
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Ann Wilson Davis (Daniel “Icky”) of Axton, two sons Charles Benjamin Wilson (Agnes) of Axton and Andrew Curtis Wilson (Jeana) of Winston-Salem, two sisters Doris Stone of Reidsville and Genevieve Critz of Ridgeway, a brother Wayne Carter of Eden, eight grandchildren Amy Marie Lemons (Richie), Kimberly Dawn Turner (Chad), Christopher Duane Davis (Nichole), Paul Alan Davis, Tyler Wilson (Emily), Emily Nance (Luke) Amanda Wilson (Jesse) and Calleigh Toney (Timothy), and six great-grandchildren, Trey Lemons, McKenzie Lemons, Landon Davis, Rilynn Nance, Cason Nance, and Lily Wilson.
In addition to her husband and parents, Stella was predeceased by a brother Jack Crowder.
Funeral services to honor the legacy and memory of Mrs. Wilson will be conducted on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Norris Funeral Services, West End Chapel, Danville, officiated by Pastor Joe Barnes. Interment will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville. A visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., prior to the funeral service, also at the West End Chapel of Norris Funeral Service.
Norris Funeral Services and Crematory, Inc., West End Chapel, Danville, VA is proudly serving the family. Online condolences can be made at norrisfuneralservices.com.
