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Mrs. Ardilia Wesley, age 66, of Fayetteville, passed away March 19, 2020.
Mrs. Wesley was born in Detroit, MI on March 31, 1953. She grew up in Detroit alongside her brother, John. Mrs. Wesley attended Cass Technical High School. She graduated in 1971. She went on to attend nursing school and become an LPN. Mrs. Wesley was wed to Mr. Darnell Wesley in 1974. The couple remained in Detroit for several years with their son and daughter, while Mrs. Wesley worked as a nurse.
In 1986, the Wesley family relocated to Riverdale, GA where they spent 11 years before their final move to Fayetteville, GA. Mrs. Wesley worked as an Executive Secretary for Delta for 17 years. She then became a librarian at the Atlanta Public Library, which she enjoyed for several years until her return to secretarial work. Mrs. Wesley held the Executive Secretary position at Clayton State University until her retirement.
Mrs. Wesley appeared tough on the outside but she had a truly gentle spirit. She was an introvert but also loved people. She was smart and loved to learn. She continued her education well into her 50’s by taking Music Theory and other courses at Georgia State University. Mrs. Wesley was a prolific reader. She was a longtime member of the local book club. She enjoyed playing the piano. She absolutely loved playing slots. She and Mr. Wesley were great casino partners who would venture to Alabama casinos on a regular basis. Mrs. Wesley will be dearly missed by her family and beloved husband.
Mrs. Wesley was preceded in death by her mother, Annie Lee Stewart Lighting, and father, John Lighting, both formerly of Grayson, LA. She is survived by her husband of 45 years: Darnell Wesley of Fayetteville; daughter: Althea Hughes of Bel Air, MD; son: John Kenneth Wesley of Peachtree City; grandchildren: Raymond Wills and Jona Wills; brother: John Lighting, Jr. of Cleveland, OH.
The Wesley family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 1086 Hwy 54 W, Fayetteville. Messages of condolence may be left at www.GeorgiaCremation.com.
Yvette Hutch says
She will truly be missed by me yvette hutch, even though she was a very strict person you can feel the care from her in her own way. Love you will miss you.
Kimberly Milam-Givhan says
Such a beautiful woman! Cousin you will be truly be missed. Prayers and condolences to the family.❤
Denise Coyle says
So sorry for loss will be praying for the family
Sheryl Anders says
I love you and you will be truly missed really wish you could go to Florida this year with mom and I. Love you cousin Sheryl Kay Anders
Beverly Milam says
My heart goes out to the family. May her soul Rest In Peace. ❤️🙏🏾
LaTia says
Sending so much love to you family. May God give you peace in the midst of your storm. You are in my thoughts and prayers…Rest peacefully Dale.
God bless
-LaTia Wesley-Reed
❤
Chris Snell says
Oh my goodness! As director of the Fayette County Public Library, I so loved and admired the brilliant Mrs Wesley. She was an incredible reader. We had so many awesome conversations about life, about books, about family. I will be placing a book in the library in her beautiful memory.
Pat Ponders Schmalzried says
My sincere condolences to the family🙏🏽🙏🏽 Prayers sent for comfort 🙏🏽❤️
Eva Collier says
I pray that the Lord bless the family at this sad time. Ardilia was a sweet loving woman & loved her family dearly. She always talked about her children when we were together at Delta Airlines & our walks in McCurry Park.
Sheldon Martin says
Sheldon L. Martin and Family,
Our Condolences to y’all. She was a beautiful sister. God bless the family.
Sheryl Anders says
Please forgive me Darnell condolences from the Anders family we are truly going to miss her and we love her and you
Aunt Lee Ola
David
Sheryl Kay
Joyce & Mary Collins says
Our condolences to the Wedley family. Keeping you in prayer asking God for comfort.
Mary & Joyce Collins ❤
Cookie says
So sorry for the loss of such a beautiful woman. Praying for you Darnell and your family. There are no words to Express my sadness. God’s blessings.
Sevara Smith says
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Wesley family. She was such a beautiful person as I remember growing up at the church on Liebold with her, her mom and John. 🙏
Kimberly Moffitt says
Thinking of you during this time, Althea. Your Mother was as beautiful as you are. I affirm your peace and understanding of this transition and your ability to embrace and hold onto all of the wonderful memories of your Mom that will help you navigate bot the celebrations and challenges of the world. Peace and blessings…
Keke says
My Aunt Dale many memories her and my uncle are truly loved.. I send my condolences to my cousin John and Althea and my Uncle Darnell who I respect as a man.. A man who upheld his wife on a pedestal since I’ve known. This to me is what Family is and should be based on..You are such a beautiful person . To known you growing up Auntie as a child and as an adult has been a privilege love you and will see you again
David Anders says
Our deepest and most sincere condolences for your loss. My family is lifting you up in prayer, and keeping you in our thoughts.
Love forever,
The Anders family
Aunt LeeOla and David
Cora Ford says
Cousin Darnell and Family, I will keep you in my Prayers as you go forward because I know this Sweet Lady will be dearly missed. Sending my HUGS and Love ♥️
Cookie says
These Family Pictures are wonderful.Your Mom was a beautiful woman. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. 🙏
Jamie says
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Wesley. Take comfort in God’s promise of a resurrection soon. Acts 24:15: “And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.”
Our caring God will give you strength to cope with your grief.