Odessa Mildred Wilson Obituary (1959

Odessa Mildred Wilson departed this earthly life on Monday Sept 1, 2025, at Trident Medical Center of Charleston, SC. She was the daughter of the late Virginia J. Pinckney and the late Rev. Louis B. Pinckney Jr. Odessa was educated in Charleston County Public School System and graduated in 1977 from Wando High School. Odessa graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from the University of South Carolina in 1981. After graduation, she excelled in a variety of different professional environments. She provided administrative support for commercial businesses, medical insurance and judicial services. She was also an entrepreneur, who owned and operated "Millie's Maternity", a store for women expecting and new mothers. Upon death, she was a licensed realtor with Fathom Realty, supporting buyers and sellers around the Lowcountry. Odessa's spiritual journey began early in life at Greater Zion AME Church, in Awendaw SC. As an adult, her spiritual journey continued at Seacoast Church of Mt. Pleasant, SC. She was joined in holy matrimony with Curtis J. Wilson on June 11, 1983. To this union, two sons were born, Christopher R. Wilson and Justin P. Wilson. Odessa was a kind, humble and cheerful person. She lived as a faithful child of God. She was faced with medical challenges but managed to live a normal life and always remained positive. Odessa was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She leaves to cherish fond and loving memories: her loving husband - Curtis J. Wilson, two sons - Christopher R. Wilson (Kaitlyn) of Summerville, SC and Justin P. Wilson of Washington. DC, two grandchildren - Rowan Wilson and Desmond Wilson of Summerville, SC, and 6 sisters - Earthalee Turner of Dumfries, VA, Perscilla (Ann) Williams of North Charleston, SC, Emma L. Lee of North Charleston, SC, Clara P. Lesesne of Moncks Corner, SC, Virginia L. Uthe (David) of Fountain Inn, SC, and Myra D. Pinckney of Moncks Corner, SC. Four sisters-in-law - Frances B. Pinckney of San Diego, CA and Sharon H. Pinckney of Los Angeles, CA. Cheryl W. Green (Clyde) of Macon, GA and Charlene W. Green (James) of Columbia, SC. Two brothers preceded her in death - Louis R. Pinckney and Wayne Pinckney Three Aunts - Helen J. Green of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Alberta P. Huger of McLeansville, NC, and Carol Cobb of Greensboro, NC. One Uncle - Norma Pinckney of Charlotte, NC, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.