Minta Wilson, 80, of Perryton, Tx passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church of Perryton, Texas with Rev. Mark Metzger officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton. The funeral home in Perryton will be open for anyone that wishes to sign the book on Thursday (1/14/21) and Friday (1/15/21) from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Services will be broadcast live on Boxwell Brothers Facebook page for those who wish to watch. There is a link on the website (boxwellbros.com) to access the Facebook page.

Minta was born July 30, 1940 to Robert Curtis and Erma J. (Wilson) McAninch in Merkel, Texas. She graduated from West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Tx with a degree in physical education. She married Thomas O. "Dugan" Wilson July 16, 1966 in Merkel, Texas. She taught school and was the librarian in Perryton for many years. She was very involved in the community and church activities at the First United Methodist Church in Perryton. She was a Wolf Creek Chapter Regent, a member of the State Lineage Research Committee Genealogist, and was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She also served as President of the United Methodist Women and a chairman of the Worship Committee. She also volunteered her time for Wreaths Across America, placing over 950 wreaths on veterans' graves around Christmas time.

She is survived by her husband, Dugan, of the home; son, Doug Shaw of New Braunfels, Tx; brother, Thomas McAninch and wife, Carolyn of Longview, Tx; sister, Carole Smith and husband, Morris B. (Sam), of Ft. Worth, Tx; and several nieces and nephews.

Minta was preceded in death by her parents.