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Patricia M. "Patty" Wilkes
FRANKLINTON
Patricia (Patty) M. Wilkes passed away peacefully in her home after a long illness on November 27th in Franklinton, NC at the age of 53.
Patty is survived by her beloved husband, Ward Wilkes; Father, Phillip Moore (step-mother, Betty); Sister Dianne Reed (husband George and family); Half-brother, Terry Lee Young; Uncle Joe Wells (wife Judy). She is preceded in death by her Mother, Jimmie Sue Wells; Brother, Joseph Moore.
Patty was born on August 7, 1961 in Fairbanks, AK. She began with a career as a beautician but later made a career change with long term employment at Glaxo Smith Kline in RTP, NC. She was an outstanding employee who received many awards for her accomplishments.
She was altruistic and a dedicated member of the North Raleigh Church of Christ. Patty was instrumental with starting an AA group meeting located at her church. This exemplified her love, deep compassion and service to others. Some of her cherished prayers were Saint Francis of Assisi and the AA Promises.
Patty's interests to name a few were her love for nature and passion for gardening. She adored her dog Alli and cat Herminie. She enjoyed riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle with her friends.
A special heartfelt appreciation goes to Victoria Martin Johnson and Kelly Brown for their dedication and nursing care during the final stages of her illness. Also the never-ending love and support from family and friends throughout her journey.
A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at North Raleigh Church of Christ located at 8701 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615. Pastor Ken Chaffin will officiate the service. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Patty's life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Wake Forest Alano Club at PO Box, 413, Wake Forest, NC 27588 and also Animal Friends Shelter, PO Box 615, Bellville, TX 77418. Both are non-profit organizations and 100% of the proceeds go directly to the charity.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811)
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Patti was a beautiful soul, inside and out. She was kind, loving, caring, classy. She's often thought of!.
Brenda Gunnell
Work
November 26, 2023
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Patty was a sweet and caring person. I worked with her at UCB.
Patsy Porter
December 8, 2014
I love you, Patty, and you will be in my heart forever.
December 7, 2014
Thanks for showing us all how to live, love and walk with the lord so gracefully. ... until we meet again. Love Always
Patricia Anderson
December 6, 2014
I will always hold a special place in my heart for you Patty
Karen Tutay
December 6, 2014
Watanna Slovak
December 6, 2014
Patty will life in us all.
George Ellis
December 6, 2014
Patty you are forever in my heart and I will think of you often. Remember to give Eula a kiss and a hug when you get where you are going. Love you for eternity. Robin wood
December 5, 2014
To my loving friend! You were such a special light in my life. May your flame burn bright in the Heaven beside the Father. I miss you so much we will see each other again one day. No more tears! No more pain! What a glorious day this will be. My loving twisted sister.
Kimberly McVay
December 5, 2014
R.I.P. my beautiful loving friend.
Maria Kimura
December 5, 2014
Dearest Patty you brought such beauty to this world and you will be forever missed. Ward I am so sorry for your loss and pray the knowledge that she is in sheer joy with the Lord, her Heavenly Father brings you some comfort.
Kathleen Patella
December 5, 2014
Patty always had a smile on her face. She was such a sweet person. Prayers are with you Ward during this time.
Dianne Dyer
December 5, 2014
Ward, Patty will be missed by so many of us but as for me, I am looking forward to that GREAT reunion day! It seems the older I get the more I long for my Permanent Home. Life is so short and the older I get the quicker it passes. I pray Jesus will give you the strength needed to move forward with Patty in your heart while living what life you have left in joy because I know Patty wants that for you! God Bless you Ward! With Love, Ellen
Ellen Harlow
December 4, 2014
You are the light. I pray for your peace now. The angels are so lucky to have you. Keep us safe and watch over us. Love you forever!
Teresa Upton-Harris
December 4, 2014
Patty you were always the light in the room! Rob and I will never forget all the great times we shared together with Bonnie and Lynne and you! You will forever remain in our hearts.
Teresa and Rob Harris
December 4, 2014
Dear Patty,
May you forever rest in God's peace and love. We will miss your beautiful smile and sweet spirit!
Love always,
Sholeh
Sholeh Kornegay
December 4, 2014
We are profoundly sorry to learn of the death of Patty. She was a dear friend to many and will be missed by all.
May God bless her soul.
Ilse Strand with Otto Etter
Ilse Strand
December 4, 2014
It has been my pleasure knowing a person such as Patty. Her smile and laugh were contagious and her genuine and kind heart will be held close to mine.
Lynne Twiest Hawke
December 3, 2014
Your brightness, joy, sweet laugh and smile will remain in my heart. You are missed but we will meet again.
Tara
December 3, 2014
Patty, your smiling face and peaceful presence will always be remembered. One of my fondest moments.....you rockin out on your drums at your 50th birthday. May you rest in peace, soar with the Angels and shine your beautiful smile down on all the ones you loved and touched.
Keli smith
December 3, 2014
Life on earth is a whisper, but what you did with your whisper changed those you touched. The Lord has blessed all who knew you.
Orrin Fuelling
December 3, 2014
A good soul has ascended to Heaven. We will miss you, sweet girl.
Jeanette LeVie
December 3, 2014
Patty had made me feel so welcome in AA when I had just moved up here almost 3 years ago from southeast Florida,
and did not know anyone in the rooms. She was a beautiful person, inside and out...the "real deal", and will be missed by many. Thank you Patty, hopefully, the pain is over and you are in a wonderful place with gardens and animals that now get to feel your love and spirit. I know you are in our heavenly father's arms. God bless you! Cathie
December 3, 2014
Rest in Peace Patty. Rest in our Lords loving arms. You are home .....
Moira Presti
December 2, 2014
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
I love you more than words could ever describe - and between you and me, I know in my heart you always knew that. I can only hope that others are as lucky to have a sister like you in their lives. Till I meet you on the other side Pat - just remember - "clean, clean, clean". 'Just keep cleaning." :)
Dianne Reed
December 2, 2014
Patty's example of true faith was a promise fulfilled in this journey we walk. They say don't give up before the miracle happens, and I'm glad I stuck around to watch how it is done. I am forever grateful that God placed her in my path. Love you dearly my friend!
Lisa Kiorpes
December 2, 2014
Dianne Reed
December 2, 2014
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Dianne Reed
December 2, 2014
God looked around His garden and found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful; He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, so He closed your weary eyelids and whispered, "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. See you again Patty, when we are all together someday in the Presence of all His Glory.
Tony Cocuzzo
December 2, 2014
I will miss your beautiful smiling face and you're soft sweet voice. Heaven got a top notch Angel when God sent for you. I know you're having a blast being free to ride on golden streets and watching us all. I will never forget you.
Ernest Johnson
December 2, 2014
Miss my sweet friend! God has gained a beautiful Angel! Until we meet again I will cherish my memories. Ward you know how much we love you! Whatever you need we'll be there!
Terri Kearney
December 2, 2014
Patty you are surely missed. The absence of your smiling face & warm inviting being are felt around the little culdesac here in Mitchell Acres. But I am a fortunate person to have known such a kind & loving person.
Kali Bailey
December 2, 2014
Heaven gained an incredible angel. You will be missed by many. Forever in my heart sweet girl. See you again one day.
Robyn Owens
December 2, 2014
Patty was one of the best souls I've had the privilege to know, and our world is a little dimmer because she is not here, but her love, faith and good works will live on. My deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Sara Easley
December 2, 2014
Patty, I will always remember your smiling face and willingness to help others. You never met a challenge in life that you hesitated to try your hardest to overcome with your fortitude, tenacity and grace. We will miss you.
Janette and Don Daves
December 2, 2014
Patty was a special lady. I am honored to call her a friend and she will be missed. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
Jill Gitlin
December 2, 2014
Sister in Christ I've never met you personally I saw your online struggles as you went through cancer I'm sorry for the people you've left behind but I know you're happy with Christ and your friends and family in heaven.
Destiny Simon
December 2, 2014
Westu hál. Ferðu, Patty. Ferðu. Nite nite, starlight.
Nancy Singleton
December 2, 2014
What a honor it has been to know you. You have filled so many lives with love and service. We miss you!
Lynn Keefer
December 2, 2014
For my dear friend Patty. Thank you for celebrating and having me be part of a few of your new adventures. I enjoyed the laughter, hugs and few tears along our journey together. You are an amazing person I will never forget. I love you to the moon and wish I could have one last hug! You are in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Lauren Strand
December 2, 2014
My dearest Patty,
It is with a heavy heart I learned of your illness and passing.
We were neighbors in Edgeford Park for many years. As neighbors, we always waved to each other as you drove by my house. I think fondly of that time. I will never forget you, your smile and our friendship.
I was so happy for you when I learned you got married and moved to a new home where you could embark on your new life with Ward.
I know you are now well and at peace. My heart, thoughts are prayers are with you and your family forever.
- Kim
Kim Cravatta
December 2, 2014
I was saddened to hear of your illness, it made my heart ache. You were the sweetest person I've ever met and always kept a smile on your face. I knew you were a fighter and you fought til the end. No more suffering and pain, may you rest in peace.
marzurrika williams
December 2, 2014
You were such an inspiration through your travels on this earth, and are still for those of us still traveling. We know you have the light on for us! We love you!
Kathy Gaddy
December 2, 2014
Patty will be missed but never gone - her example of goodness and compassion lives on inside each of the lives she touched. She was loved and, more importantly, she was love.
scott anderson
December 2, 2014
We have lost a Beautiful soul, such a kind, caring, gentle spirited person. I will miss that beautiful welcoming smile. RIP Patty
Brenda Gunnell
December 2, 2014
Patty was a dear friend. She is loved and will be missed. Prayers of comfort for the family and other friends.
Sheila Haynes
December 2, 2014
I will always be grateful to have had someone like you in my life to show me by example what a true follower of Christ is supposed to look like. I know when you reached heaven God looked on you and said "Well done good and faithful servant" You will be truly missed.
Susan Estes
December 2, 2014
Heaven is rejoicing for the arrival of its newest angel. Love and prayers to you.
Danielle Padgett
December 2, 2014
Patty, we will always love you with all our hearts...
Joe and Judy Wells
December 2, 2014
My deepest sympathy praying.
Barbara Buffing
December 2, 2014
I Will always call u my sister. Love ya girl!
Victoria Johnson
December 2, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Patty was a wonderful lady -- always smiling, a great listener, giving so much of herself, and a wonderful christian example to all of us. Please let us help you in any way we can! Tom and Sharon Anguish
December 2, 2014
I love you to Heaven and back, Patty! We may have been separated by miles and years, but you'll always, always be dear to me...See you again someday, dear friend!!
Kelli Barnett
December 2, 2014
Your kindness & your faith will never leave me. I love you Patty, my sweet friend.
Mindy Sportsman
December 2, 2014
I will always remember with a smile the giggling over kiai and I'll always be grateful for social media since it let us be together again even though we had all moved on both within GSK and outside of it. God speed, my friend.
Susan Andrews
December 2, 2014
Patty thank from the bottom of my heart for letting me get to know you, if only through Facebook. You are loved beyond measure I can tell. You are an angel watching from above now. You will be missed RIP Patty.
Trudi Williamson
December 2, 2014
I will always be your biggest fan! I love and miss you....
Ward Wilkes
December 2, 2014
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