Chantel Lacy Wilson

Chantel Lacy Wilson, 30, was born on October 28, 1989, in San Diego, California to proud parents, Melford Wilson and Kimberly Ann Smith. Chantel gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was baptized at Grace Unity Baptist Church in San Diego, California. Chantel attended elementary school in San Diego up to the third grade. She moved with Kimberly, her mother, to St. Louis, Missouri. Chantel furthered her education in St. Louis from the fourth grade through high school. Chantel graduated from Parkway North High School. After high school, she enrolled at Florissant Valley Community College. She graduated from the community college with an A.A. in Criminal Justice. On April 13, 2014, a wonderful blessing entered the lives of Chantel Wilson and Garcia Robins, Jr., Laila Lanae Robinson! Laila, the greatest love of my life, she is my twin she often caught herself saying. Their upbeat personalities and their beautiful smiles mirrored each other. The bond between time is enormous; it can never be broken. Being a life long learner, Chantel didn’t let grass grow under her feet. She enrolled at Lindenwood College to work on her B.A. in Criminal Justice. She would have graduated at the end of her 2020-2021 semester at Lindenwood, but the LORD had other plans. Always a giver and willing laborer to help and encourage others; Chantel was a selfless mentor for Rich Girls, Real Women, Inc. Chantel loved to travel. She travelled the world and lived her best life. On September 11, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Chantel answered God’s call to rest from her labors. No more ravishes of Lupus, no more pain, only the Lord’s voice saying Welcome Home! Chantel leaves to cherish her loving memory her daughter and twin ~ Laila Lanae Robinson; parents ~ Kimberly Ann Smith of St. Louis, MO and Melford Wilson of San Diego, CA; Godfather ~ Chris (Toni) Taylor; grandparents ~ Frank Smith of Jefferson City, MO, Marlene Chambers King of Boise, OK, Shirley Hillard of San Diego, CA, Carmen Taylor of San Diego, CA and Sandra Cotton of St. Louis, MO; sisters ~ Shanantha Grey and Janee Wilson of San Diego, CA; uncles ~ Mel Smith of St. Louis, MO, Frances Martin Smith of Jefferson City, MO, DDonnie Gooding, Dwayne Rew and Charles Taylor of San Diego, CA, Ron Cotton, Mark Cotton and Tony Smith of St. Louis, MO; aunts ~ Heather Hampton of St. Louis, Kime and Samantha Smith of Jefferson City, MO, Rachel Owen and Angela Taylor of San Diego, CA; special friend ~ James White, thank you for being there for Chantel as her faithful companion; a host of family and friends, especially the Austin-Smith and Wilson clans, all of whom she held close to her heart and loved unconditionally. Friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Valhalla Funeral Chapel, 7600 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63133 with funeral services following at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held at Laurel Hills Cemetery in St. Louis. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.

Chantel Lacy Wilson

October 28, 1989 - September 11, 2020