Wyenett Wilson

Wyenett Wilson (née Jones), 82, resident of Chicago's Austin neighborhood for over 60 years, went home to be with our Lord July 9, 2026. She leaves behind her loving son James Frederick Wilson (Kimberly) and daughter Gretta Renee Wilson-Hearn (Tony); beloved grandchildren Julius D. Hearn, Fredrick Randolph, Julian D. Hearn, Frederick A. Wilson and Diamond D. Hearn; cherished great-grandchildren Semaj Hearn, Miah Hearn, Akeem Gardner and Julius Hearn Jr.; dear sisters Dimple Caldwell, Quttie Treadwell and brother Willie Fred Jones; and close friends Josephine Wright and Sarah Wilson. Wyenett was preceded in death by her husband James Louis Wilson (2007), siblings James Jones, Gladys Womack, Irene Jones and David Stines Jr., and friend Maggie Gilliam. 

Wyenett, known as "Nettie",  grew up in a Baptist Church, where faith became a big part of her life. She had a nurturing spirit and a talent for cooking, which led her to open Nettie's Kitchen. This popular soul food restaurant remained on Division and Cicero for many years. Nettie loved to fish and enjoyed casinos, especially Las Vegas where she traveled on many occasions. She is remembered for her beautiful, disarming smile, and her love of cigarettes and Pepsi. 

A visitation will be held Saturday, July 25th from 6pm until 9pm at The Elms Funeral Home in Elmwood Park, IL

Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL