Eleanor Wilkinson

Eleanor Wilkinson

Eleanor Wilkinson Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 25, 2009.
WILKINSON, Eleanor, 85, of Ashland quietly passed away in her sleep on Saturday, January 24, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Robert H. Wilkinson; son, David Wilkinson and his wife, Linda; two granddaughters, Stacy Gilman and her husband, Tony, and Kristy Wilkinson -Abney and her husband, David; two great-grandchildren, Wil and Leah Gilman; her twin sister, Helen Johnson; and other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Highway, Ashland, Va., where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery.


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Jennifer Cox (Johnson)

January 26, 2009

I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Joan Steenburgh

January 26, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. From Staff and Residents of Alpha House

Mandy, Kevin, Zachary and Ryan Tate

January 25, 2009

David, Linda, Stacy and Kristy
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love

Carl & Nancy Johnson Allen

January 25, 2009

You and your family and in our prayers.

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