Natalie Wilson, 81, of Novi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Angela Hospice in Livonia.

Natalie was born December 7, 1943, in Springfield, Vermont, the daughter of Richard and Viola (Perkins) Hildreth.  She married John C. "Jack" Wilson on September 19, 1964.  He preceded her in death January 19, 2014.

A devoted mother, teacher, and later a successful realtor, she lived a life marked by independence and quiet strength. Natalie cherished time spent with her family, and her love for them remained constant throughout her life.

She never fully recovered from the loss of her son, John C. "J.C" Wilson, Jr., on May 23, 1988, which shaped much of her later years. In addition to her family, she had a lifelong loyalty to the Detroit Lions, a passion she carried with her through all the seasons and was also an avid reader.

Natalie is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Robin) Bahling; granddaughters, Katherine (Athan) Garno and Lindsay Bahling; great granddaughter, Eloise Garno; sisters, Vicki (Marc) Snell and Jane Mullin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Private interment will take place at Pine Lake Cemetery.

Memorial tributes are suggested to Angela Hospice .