Mabel Leta Probus Wilson age 101, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at Grayson Manor Nursing Home, claiming the promise of her Saviour. She was born in Grayson County, KY., to Mora and Elizabeth Armstrong Probus.

After graduating from Caneyville High School, she continued her education and graduated from Kentucky Teachers College in Bowling Green, KY. She taught in one room schools until she met and married the love of her life, Emmett Wilson in 1933. They were blessed with 74 years of marriage before Emmett's death in July of 2007.

Mabel was a Housewife and Member of Little Clifty Baptist Church, which she loved dearly. Her heart and hands were truly made to be that of a Mother, as she was blessed with a beautiful family.

Though her life took her to Illinois for a number of years, in 1974 she returned to her beloved Kentucky home where she lived the remainder of her years.

Mabel leaves behind to cherish her memories 2 sons;

James and his wife, Jean of Springerville, AZ. and Robert of Eagar, AZ., 4 daughters; Shirley Oller and her husband, Scottie of Leitchfield, KY., Carolyn Dennis and her husband Edward of Big Clifty, Ky., Sandra Weiss and her husband Emil of Kaneville, IL. and Blanche Madsen and her husband, Lee of Hinckley, IL., one daughter-in-law; Kay Burden Wilson of Sevierville, TN., 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 2 Great-great-grandchildren, 1 sister; Lucille Simms and 1 sister-in-law; Gladys Probus, both of Louisville and a host of neices, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Emmett, her parents, two sons; Cletus Ray and Charles Emmett, one grandson; Kevin Wilson, 4 brothers; Freddie, Chester, Minor and Murrell Probus and one sister; Anna Mae Garrett.

Visitation : Friends may call from 12:00 noon to 8:00 PM Monday August 6 2012 continuing at 9:00 AM Tuesday at Watkins-Oller Funeral Home.

Services : Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday August 7 2012 at Watkins-Oller Funeral Home with Bro. Edward Dennis officiating.

Interment : Burial will follow in Stones View Cemetery.