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63rd Annual Lewis • Wilson • Donald Family Reunion

We are coming home for a weekend of hugs, kisses, sharing and making memories, entertainment, great food & fun!

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Schedule of Events and Information

Friday, July 24, 2026 - Saturday July 25, 2026

All events will be held inside Highland Park 

The Frank Cochran Center

1725 Carousel Drive

Meridian, MS 39307

Register NOW (Must RSVP by May 1, 2026)

Registration Information

All attendees must register by May 1, 2026.  There is no registration fee for attendees who reside outside of Mississippi counties of Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Newton, and Neshoba  counties. If you do reside in any of these six counties, please contact your hosting committee for further details on participation.

Events

Friday, July 24, 2026 Fish Fry and Meet & Greet

Friday, July 24, 2026 Fish Fry and Meet & Greet

Friday, July 24, 2026 Fish Fry and Meet & Greet

Start Time 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Please wear your LWD Family Reunion T-shirts


T-Shirt Order

Saturday, July 25, 2026 Family Reunion Program Banquet

Friday, July 24, 2026 Fish Fry and Meet & Greet

Friday, July 24, 2026 Fish Fry and Meet & Greet


Program: 12:00 PM- 1:30 PM

Food Service: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Chat & Chew: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Register Now

Sunday, July 26, 2026 Church Services

Friday, July 24, 2026 Fish Fry and Meet & Greet

Sunday, July 26, 2026 Church Services

All family members are welcome to attend services at:
Friendship MB Church 

or

Pleasant Ridge MB Church

Accommodations

Host Hotel: Holiday Inn

100 North Frontage Road, Meridian, MS 39301


Queen/Double Room or King Size Room

Rate: $125.92 per night includes taxes

July 23-25 Thursday thru Saturday 

**Rate good until July 1, 2026**

Reserve Now

About the Host Hotel

Holiday Inn has 121 rooms with an indoor pool, a beautiful outside patio, restaurant& lounge, wonderful open sitting areas around the check-in-desk, and much more. All rooms have a microwave, mini-fridge, coffee makers, Wi-Fi, etc.


  • Free Parking for Guest.
  • Breakfast is included.
  • Deposit Requirement: A credit/debit card is required at check-in for incidentals.
  • Authorization Holds: The hotel may place an authorization hold for the total room and tax, plus incidentals.
  • Payment: Payment is typically taken at checkout, unless an Advance Saver Rate was booked.
  • Age Requirement: Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in. 


You may also call 601-693-0160 to make your reservation.                      (Make sure to ask for the LWD Family Reunion rate)

Family Reunion Branded T-shirt (Click image)

Youth

All youth sizes            $15.00

Adult

Adult sizes (S -XL)    $15.00

Larger Sizes

2XL & 3XL                 $17.00

4XL - 6XL                  $20.00

Ways to Pay for T-shirt or help support Meridian's efforts

PayPal

United States Postal Service

PayPal

Scan the Icon

Venmo

United States Postal Service

PayPal

Scan or Click the Icon

United States Postal Service

United States Postal Service

United States Postal Service

Mail Money to:

Stephanie Cooley

866 County Road

Heidelberg, MS 39439

Points of interest (Click images for links)

Nearby Hotels

Nearby Shopping

Nearby Shopping

Hampton Inn, Home2 Suites, Tru by Hilton, Drury Inn,  Sleep Inn & Suites,  MainStay Suites, SureStay Hotel by Best Western, Super 8 and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham and several more.

Nearby Shopping

Nearby Shopping

Nearby Shopping

Bonita Lakes Mall, Walmart, The Crossing Shopping Center, General Dollar Store, SAMS, and other stores.

Restaurants

Nearby Shopping

Waffle House, McDonald's, Popeyes, Olive Garden, Chilis, Chick-fil-A, Applebee's, Logan, Taco Bell and much more. 

Wilsondale Heritage Center

Hugh Wilson Legacy Coalition:

A small museum type center dedicated to the legacy of Mr. Hugh Wilson; our ancestor who in 1899 purchased a section of land (640 acres) for his family. Many of his descendants are still living on the land. The center holds very interesting pictures artifacts, historical and heritage information. The Wilsondale Road is named in his honor.

8120 Wilsondale Rd, Collinsville, MS

Place to Visit & See Including Children and Youth Interest

Place to Visit & See Including Children and Youth Interest

Bonita Lakes Park, Mississippi Children's Museum, The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center (The MAX), MSU Riley Center,  downtown Meridian, Union Station, Highland Park

2026 LWD Family Reunion Host State Officers

  

  • Mrs. Sarah Ruth Crenshaw      President                   601-482-2451  601-604-3082
  • Mrs. Debroah Strokes                Hospitality Chair    769-351-8576  601-626-8415
  • Mr. Larry Strokes                         Hospitality Chair     601-527-0659  601-626-8415
  • Ms. Hazel Wilson                         Secretary                    601-480-8349 
  • Mrs. Stephanie Cooley             Registration Chair   601-527-9867 
  • Mrs. Michelle Fortner               LWD T-Shirt Chair     601-938-8641 


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