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

She was born in Wilmington, Deleware on July 18th, 1923, a daughter of the late Ellis C. and Alverda Talley Pierson. 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. She is survived by her son, Richard E. Ranshaw of Brighton Township, sister, June Pierson of Little Creek, Delaware, grandson, Corey E. (Mallory) Ranshaw of Tustin, California, step-children, H. Hazen (Connie) Wilson III of Berryville, Virginia, and Nancy (John) Falcone of Port St. Lucie, Florida, as well as seven step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.

Dorothy was known as the “Butterfly Lady,” and 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 accordance with Dorothy’s wishes, all services were private. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.