Hilda Boyette

Hilda Lancaster Boyette, 100, of Wilson, died Saturday, November 7, 2026.

The funeral will be at Noon on Tuesday, November 10, at Wilson Memorial Service followed visitation. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.

Mrs. Boyette was a faithful member of Watery Branch Baptist Church until she was no longer able to attend. She was kind and always welcoming and had a great smile, pretty blue eyes, and a great sense of humor. Her mind was always sharp and she was eager to hear about her grand kids and great grand kids. She enjoyed fishing and eating the fish she caught! She cherished her time in the kitchen, especially at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas with a home full of family. Hilda enjoyed talking on the telephone to her siblings and she always had time for everybody.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Corbett of Wilson; son, Mitchell Boyette (Julie) of Wilson; grandchildren, Samantha Martin (Kevin) of Raleigh, Tanya Aycock of Cedar Point, Cameron Boyette (Ellie) of Clayton, Daniel Boyette (Mary) of Wilson, and Paula Sanchez (Pedro) of Pearland, TX; eight great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Faye Wise and Gray Sauls of Eureka, and Shirley Holt of Fayetteville; brother, Ray Lancaster (Lynn) of Eureka.

Mrs. Boyette was preceded in death by her husband Ashley Boyette; parents, Redden and Selma Worrell Lancaster; sister, Marie Taylor and brothers, Linwood “Bud” Lancaster and R.B. Lancaster, Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made to Watery Branch Free Will Baptist Church, PO Box 831, Fremont, NC 27830.

Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr N, Wilson, (252) 237-7171; www.wilsonmemorialservice.com