Mabel Rosalie “Rosie” Wilson, age 88, of Elliott, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at her home. Rosie was born March 12, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Albert and Nancy “Irene” Cook. She was united in marriage to Edward Athy in 1955 and two children were born of this union: Elaine and Laura. Rosie lived many different places throughout her life and settled in Elliott, Iowa, in 1971. She was united in marriage to Norbert Wilson on April 12, 1972, in Elkhorn, Nebraska. She worked as a housekeeper and waitress for many years. She enjoyed watching soap operas on TV and spending time with her family, especially the grandkids.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Norbert Wilson; and sisters: Dee Keller and Leona Davis; grandson: Shad Alexander; and stepsons: Bill Wilson and Bob Wilson and wife Karla. Survivors include her children: Elaine Alexander of Elliott, IA; Laura Weston and husband George of Elliott, IA; Michael Wilson and fiancé Misty Schorsch of Griswold, IA; and Ada Wilson (Asbjorn Mcewan) of Exira, IA; stepchildren: Ray Wilson and wife Billie of Griswold, IA; Mark Wilson and wife Denise of Elliott, IA; and Larry Wilson of Papillion, NE; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren; siblings: Albert Cook of Red Oak, IA; Shirley Nelson of Woodbine, IA; Danny Cook and wife Diane of Red Oak, IA; Sharon Barnum of Phoenix, AZ; and Mary Avis and husband Merle of Elliott, IA; and many other relative and friends.

A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date.

LeRette Funeral Chapel of Red Oak, Iowa, is assisting the family with cremation services.