Carolyn "Tootsie" Reece Wilson, age 76, of Boone, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her home.  Born November 12, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leon "Lee" Reece and Opal Robinson Reece.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her aunt and uncle who raised her, Alice Reece Osborne and Arlie Estel Osborne.  Also preceded her in death is a brother, Darell Osborne and a sister, Jeanette Miller.

Carolyn is survived by her husband, Bobby Alan Wilson, of the home; one daughter, Cara Lee Wilson of Charleston, SC; one son, Robert Alex Wilson (Jonie Blevins) of Boone; her Grandson and Pride & Joy, Branson Alexander Wilson of Boone; 2 sisters, Marlena Williams of Lancaster, SC, Lucille Harmon and a sister-in-law, Porky Osborne of Chicago, Illinois.

A funeral celebrating Carolyn's life will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the Chapel of Hampton Funeral Service with Pastor Harold Bennett and Pastor Seth Norris officiating.  Burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:30 until 2:00 at Hampton Funeral Service.

The service will be live streamed for those wishing to watch remotely. Please click the following link at the time of service to join: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85771334573?pwd=91OfyZeoq050EtncJRtbab8AWoe2dl.1

Memorials may be made to West Wilkes High School, C/O Athletics Department for Track, 6598 Boone Trail, Millers Creek, NC 28651.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.