Dorothy M. Wilson

Dorothy Mae Pierson Wilson, 101, of Beaver, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Born July 18, 1923 in Wilmington, DE, she was a daughter of the late Ellis C. and Alverda Talley Pierson. Known as the “Butterfly Lady”, Dorothy will be remembered as a devoted wife, caring mother, and proud grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to bowl, line dance, and play cards, having had a very happy life with her beloved husband, H. Hazen Wilson Jr. Dorothy was Presbyterian by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, H. Hazen Wilson Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Charles E. and Claudette Ranshaw III, sister, Mary Wagner, and brother, Ellis C. Pierson Jr.

Dorothy will be greatly remembered by her son, Richard E. Ranshaw, Brighton Twp.; sister, June Pierson, Little Creek, DE; grandson, Corey E. (Mallory) Ranshaw, Tustin, CA; step-children, H. Hazen (Connie) Wilson III, Berryville, VA, and Nancy (John) Falcone, Port St. Lucie, FL; seven step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.

As per Dorothy’s wishes, all services were private. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.