Barbara Jean (Stephens) Wilson

Barbara Jean Stephens Wilson

Jean Wilson passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, at UT Hospital Comfort Care Unit.

She was born on 11/28/1935 in Athens, TN.

Jean is preceded in death by her parents: William Elden and Maggie Lee (Witt) Stephens, her husband of nearly 50 years: Billy Gene Wilson, and her brothers: Ivan Stephens and William (Billy) Stephens, Sr.

She is survived by her son: Wm. Kent Wilson and his wife Barbara of Athens, TN. Jean is also survived by her sister-in-law: Betty Stephens of Oak Ridge, TN and several nieces and nephews who were very special to her, and also a very good friend, Ann Wilkes.

She was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church and a former employee of Harris Jewelers in Athens, TN.

Visitation will be held at Ziegler Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM with Reverend Bill Vest officiating. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM at McMinn Memory Gardens.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to

Athens Civitan Club

c/o Jo Lundy

600 Woodward Ave

Athens, TN 37303

or

Gideon’s International

P.O. Box 4

Athens, TN 37371-0004

If you are unable to attend the service, you can sign the online guest registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com.

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Barbara Jean Stephens Wilson.