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Dr. Willa Alfreda Campbell-Wilson

Greenville, NC

December 14, 1948 - December 25, 2018

Dec 14, 1948 - Dec 25, 2018

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Johnny Wilson

Hi Freda, today is Friday, December 26, 2025.

It has been seven years since you transitioned from our realm to another dimension early Christmas morning, December 25, 2018.

Regardless to whether I say you transitioned, passed, died, or other verb, you left our realm to what Shakespeare would call "the I undiscovered country from whose bourn, no traveller returns." We believe all travelers will go to a much better place.

Since you left, Jamia and I have continued to carry on as the Wilson3. Needless to say, our lives have not been the same since you left; however, we've continued to uphold your standards, ethics, ideals and your love of humanity.

To tell you about our many experiences, would require far more time than I have. I just want you to know we miss you immensely and we continue to press onward. Also, we believe in the afterlife and that we're reunite in eternity.

Rest well, dear Freda until we meet again! RIP.

Johnny & Jamia

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Ashley Wiley Johnson

Love and miss Aunt Freda! So many amazing memories but one favorite was when I got my dog Henry, without permission. Aunt Freda was staying with us at the time helping my mom to fill an unexpected loss of therapist in her practice. Aunt Freda literally saved my behind by falling in love with Henry and convincing my mom it was ok to keep him. Her love and laughter healed always. We miss you but are so happy to constantly celebrate your impact and the force that influenced us all.

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Jamia Wilson

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Jamia Wilson

I love this story!I remember her telling me about how much she enjoyed Henry and how happy she was that you... Read more I love this story!I remember her telling me about how much she enjoyed Henry and how happy she was that you found each other! ... Read more I love this story!I remember her telling me about how... Read more

Phil Henry

1977, Tallahassee, FL, USA to Orangeburg, SC

I believe it was in 1977 when her husband Johnny graduated from Florida State and I left my job with the Abolitionist Project. Anyway, around that time, Johnny was moving to Orangeburg for a job at S.C State where Freda was teaching and I was leaving my job at Florida State and moving back home to Henderson, NC. We had to move three vehicles on our trek north - Johnny's Volvo, the truck with all of the furniture, and my car. There was one problem. Freda didn't have a driver's license. Johnny came up with the idea of leading with the truck while Freda drove behind him in the Volvo and I would follow Freda in my car. If she was boxed in between us, we felt she would be protected from contact with external traffic. I was as nervous as a cat. Freda was cool and collected as if to say, "I've got this." Would you believe, she drove over 400 miles without incident? This lady had no driving experience but jumped in a car and drove 400 miles through highway and city traffic. She was an amazing person. Those who knew her were blessed through the relationship.

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Jamia Wilson

Thank you for this beautiful story about Mom’s enduring and indomitable spirit. I’m grateful to hear about... Read more Thank you for this beautiful story about Mom’s enduring and indomitable spirit. I’m grateful to hear about this memory. I didn’t... Read more Thank you for this beautiful story about Mom’s enduring... Read more

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Jamia Wilson

Forever in our hearts. Step by step and breath by breath. We love you always, Mom!

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Jamia Wilson

A year later, we miss you evermore--until we meet again and with eternal love! A year later, we miss you evermore--until we meet again and with eternal love! A year later, we miss you evermore--until we meet again... Read more

Harry Seymour

Freda is never far from heart and mind. Her life was one of impact, devotion and friendship.

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Jamia Wilson

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Jamia Wilson

Thank you for celebrating Mom and her life and enduring legacy with us. Mom deeply admired and respected ... Read more Thank you for celebrating Mom and her life and enduring legacy with us. Mom deeply admired and respected you and yours and it ... Read more Thank you for celebrating Mom and her life and enduring... Read more

Johnny Wilson

2023

ASHA Convention — with Madame Sultana and JISH Colleagues

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Sonja Atkinson

I will be forever grateful that our paths crossed at SCSC. You left an undeniable impression on my life. Thanks for seeing the best in me even when I couldn’t.

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Johnny Wilson

2023, Boston, MA, USA

Jeddah Institute for Speech & Hearing (JISH) Celebration Party — with Madame Sultana Alireza-Zahid

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Johnny Wilson

2023, Boston, MA, USA

The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association Conference — with Madame Sultana Alireza

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Johnny Wilson

Freda and I worked with Madame Sultana for five years, one of the best experiences of our lives. Sheikh Waleed,... Read more Freda and I worked with Madame Sultana for five years, one of the best experiences of our lives. Sheikh Waleed, Madame Sultana,... Read more Freda and I worked with Madame Sultana for five years,... Read more

Johnny Wilson

I would be remiss if I didn’t express how proud I am of the work Madame Sultana, Sheikh Waleed, Nahla, and... Read more I would be remiss if I didn’t express how proud I am of the work Madame Sultana, Sheikh Waleed, Nahla, and Areej have done with... Read more I would be remiss if I didn’t express how proud I am... Read more

Johnny Wilson

2023, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

ASHA Convention

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Jamia Wilson

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Johnny Wilson

Dr. Freda Wilson made important contributions to the establishment of the Jeddah Institute for Speech & Hearing... Read more Dr. Freda Wilson made important contributions to the establishment of the Jeddah Institute for Speech & Hearing as its Executive... Read more Dr. Freda Wilson made important contributions to the... Read more

Jamia Wilson

Thank you for posting this, Dad! It made me so proud to see both of you and the contributions you made to... Read more Thank you for posting this, Dad! It made me so proud to see both of you and the contributions you made to Speech and Hearing on... Read more Thank you for posting this, Dad! It made me so proud... Read more

Nahla Dashash

Yes, indeed. Her contribution established the strong basis of the institution. Yes, indeed. Her contribution established the strong basis of the institution. Yes, indeed. Her contribution established the strong... Read more

Johnny Wilson

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Johnny Wilson

Gloria Weddington, Sharon Moss, Jamia Wilson, Johnny Wilson, Pamela Wiley, & Lemmietta McNeilly Gloria Weddington, Sharon Moss, Jamia Wilson, Johnny Wilson, Pamela Wiley, & Lemmietta McNeilly Gloria Weddington, Sharon Moss, Jamia Wilson, Johnny... Read more

Johnny Wilson

Dr. Gloria Weddington, Dr. Sharon Moss, Jamia Wilson, Johnny Wilson, Dr. Pamela Wiley and Dr. Lemmietta McNeilly... Read more Dr. Gloria Weddington, Dr. Sharon Moss, Jamia Wilson, Johnny Wilson, Dr. Pamela Wiley and Dr. Lemmietta McNeilly had a wonderful... Read more Dr. Gloria Weddington, Dr. Sharon Moss, Jamia Wilson,... Read more

Rhoda Agin

A loving reminder of the vibrant and generous friendship Freda shared with so many of us who were fortunate... Read more A loving reminder of the vibrant and generous friendship Freda shared with so many of us who were fortunate to know her.
Rhoda... Read more A loving reminder of the vibrant and generous friendship... Read more

Johnny Wilson

1983, South Carolina State University, College Avenue, Orangeburg, SC, USA

Alpha Kappa Alpha Pageant

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Jamia Wilson

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Johnny Wilson

A lovely picture of Freda and her three year-old daughter Jamia at a SCSU AKA Pageant. There’s no doubt who... Read more A lovely picture of Freda and her three year-old daughter Jamia at a SCSU AKA Pageant. There’s no doubt who was and is the “Apple... Read more A lovely picture of Freda and her three year-old daughter... Read more

Alisa Roadcup

Today we light a candle in celebration of your extraordinary life and legacy dearest Freda. Love, Alisa, Henry and Amajeet

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Jamia Wilson

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Jamia Wilson

Thank you so much, love you all much. Excited to see you three in the New Year. xoxo Thank you so much, love you all much. Excited to see you three in the New Year. xoxo Thank you so much, love you all much. Excited to see... Read more

Johnny Wilson

R.I.P. My Dear Freda!

Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks

Within his bending sickle's compass come;

Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,

But bears it out even to the edge of doom.

If this be error and upon me prov'd

I never writ, nor no man ever lov'd.

Shakespeare, Sonnet 116

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Jamia Wilson

Jamia Wilson

In loving memory of our brightest star, we miss you, Mom. We love you infinitely always and forever.

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Jamia Wilson

Orangeburg, SC, USA

Freda and Brigitta

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Jamia Wilson

2017, Atlanta, GA, USA

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Jamia Wilson

2017, Atlanta, GA, USA

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Jamia Wilson

1994, Jeddah Saudi Arabia

Arabian Homes

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Johnny Wilson

Dear Freda,

Three years and ten months have passed since you transitioned to eternity early Christmas morning, 2018. I will never forget the sound of your soft whisper calling  my name (Johnny) the final time. I arose immediately and rushed quickly to your bedside, which was less than twelve inches away.  When I bent over you, I heard no sound of breathing and saw no movement of your anterior chest and abdominal walls. When I detected no pulse, I realized you’d just quietly slipped away. Your normal body temperature was still very warm. I kissed you on your forehead and bade you good bye. Freda, I don’t believe you died that morning, you’d only “laid down to pleasant dreams.” I’m certain your spirit is still busy because your brain was always active.

You and I completed each other. I could complete your spoken sentences and you could complete mine. You were creative and patient and I was capricious and resolute. Together, we were a perfect storm. Together, we felt impregnable. If I had to do it all over again, I’d choose you.

I end this message with the words of one of our favorite poets, Sonia Sanchez, from her “To Malcolm” poem, “. . .One day I too shall die and violets like castanets shall echo me.”

True love lives forever!

Dear Freda,

Three years and ten months have passed since you transitioned to eternity early Christmas morning,... Read more Dear Freda,

Three years and ten months have passed since you transitioned to eternity early Christmas morning, 2018. I will never... Read more Dear Freda,

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Nahla Dashash

Dr. Freda RIP
You were one of a kind.
Proud to be one of your students. Dr. Freda RIP
You were one of a kind.
Proud to be one of your students. Dr. Freda RIP
You were one of a kind.
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Jamia Wilson

Thank you. I am certain she is proud of you. Thank you. I am certain she is proud of you. Thank you. I am certain she is proud of you.

Jamia Wilson

We love you into infinity.

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Sonja Atkinson

I will be forever grateful that our paths crossed. You left an undeniable impression on my life. Thanks for... Read more I will be forever grateful that our paths crossed. You left an undeniable impression on my life. Thanks for seeing the best in... Read more I will be forever grateful that our paths crossed. ... Read more

Johnny Wilson

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Francis Marion University Graduation- 2017 Francis Marion University Graduation- 2017 Francis Marion University Graduation- 2017

Alexis Williams

Hi Dr. Wilson - it’s Alexis. I pray you are doing well without the other half of your heart. I love this ... Read more Hi Dr. Wilson - it’s Alexis. I pray you are doing well without the other half of your heart. I love this and y’all always. Thank... Read more Hi Dr. Wilson - it’s Alexis. I pray you are doing well... Read more

Jamia Wilson

Hi Alexis, Thank you so much, sending love and appreciation. Hi Alexis, Thank you so much, sending love and appreciation. Hi Alexis, Thank you so much, sending love and appreciation.... Read more

Tamera Russell

Sending my love and prayers to you and your family! Hope you all are doing well! Sending my love and prayers to you and your family! Hope you all are doing well! Sending my love and prayers to you and your family!... Read more

Jamia Wilson

Thank you so much. Thank you so much. Thank you so much.

Ella Telfaire

SENDING LOVE AND A NOTE OF CHEER DURING THIS SEASON IN REMEMBRANCE OF A FRIEND OF A FRIEND-Dr. Willa Wilson.
TO JOHNNY AND ZIMIA; I KNOW YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE FREDA- AS YOU ALL CALL HER IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER. I don't know how it feels Dear Johnny and pray not to feel(this not in a bad way) and Zimia- I know how you feel; because I have been in your shoes now for 38 llloonnnnggg years. I can't tell you when the ease will come; I know it will in God's own time. Until then; I am still praying for and with you to a God who can and will do it. KEEP Freda's memories deep in your hearts and she will always be there with you. SO FOR NOW, ENJOY LIVING HER LEGACY UNTIL YOU MEET AGAIN- Love to All of You. Ella.

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Jamia Wilson

Thank you so much for your kind note and support. Wishing you and yours a happy Christmas and prosperous ... Read more Thank you so much for your kind note and support. Wishing you and yours a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year. Thank you.🙏🏾❤️... Read more Thank you so much for your kind note and support. Wishing... Read more

Nahla Dashash

Dr. Freda started the profession of speech pathology in Saudi Arabia.
She taught us So many things such as professionalism and ethics.
She is truly missed❤️

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Jamia Wilson

Thank you so much for your kind recognition of Mom and her legacy on the anniversary of her passing. Wishing... Read more Thank you so much for your kind recognition of Mom and her legacy on the anniversary of her passing. Wishing you and yours a happy... Read more Thank you so much for your kind recognition of Mom ... Read more

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