Rosela M. Wilson

Rosela was born February 6, 1960 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, a daughter of Bill Foreman and Patty (Botone) Kaubin. She was raised in the Shawnee area attending Bethel and Shawnee schools. The love of her life, Aaron F. Wilson became her husband on May 1, 1977 in Shawnee. Their marriage was blessed with four children. After high school, Rosela attended Gordon Cooper Technology Center. While there, she was a recipient of an accounting award. .

Always active and quick-witted, Rosela was a seamstress by trade, working for Round House and Wrangler for over 20 years combined. Additionally, she was a skilled bead worker and gardener. Her grandchildren were especially treasured. Rosela loved watching and supporting their extra-curricular activities. As time continued, her time spent with great grandchildren became another treasured way to spend her time. .

As an enrolled member of the Kiowa Tribe and a descendant of the Absentee Shawnee, Sac and Fox Nation, Onieda, and Blackfeet tribes, Rosela embraced her history and culture. She was an active participant in the Sac and Fox Nation Elder's Committee. There she was able to attend many trips and enjoyed her time with the other members. In 2024, Rosela was named Honorary Mother of the Year by the committee. As well, she was an active member of the Carnegie Victory Club.

Rosela was preceded in death by her parents: Bill Foreman, Patricia Kaubin and Chan Kaubin, paternal grandparents, Delphine Brown-Foreman and Leonard Foreman; maternal, grandparents Florence Kittson and Delos Knowles Lonewolf-Botone, siblings, Kenneth "Cowboy" Foreman and Billie Foreman, in addition to her grandchildren Riley and Zachary Brooks.

Survivors include her beloved husband Aaron Wilson of the home, children: Ramona Brooks and husband Shane, Anthony Wilson and wife Stephanie, Justin Wilson and wife Kristen, and Ethan Wilson, all of Shawnee, grandchildren: Ali Wilson-Keener and husband Zachary, Braden Clutter and wife Kirsten, Scottlyn Wilson all of Shawnee, Payden Clutter and wife Ashley of Ada, David Wilson, Aaron Wilson, Mya Wilson, Lynli Wilson Emerson Wilson, all of Shawnee; great grandchildren: Kaiya Clutter, Jameson Dean Wilson-Keener, Arlo Wilson-Keener, Willow Clutter all of Shawnee, and Raylee Clutter of Ada.

A funeral ceremony to celebrate Rosela's life will be held at 9:00AM Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Shawnee 1st Indian Baptist Church. Following the ceremony, Rosela will be laid to rest at Johnson Cemetery northeast of Shawnee.

\Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral & Cremation Service. www.walkerfuneral.com <http://www.walkerfuneral.com>.

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