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Penelope Wilkes

1942 - 2012

Penelope Wilkes obituary, 1942-2012, Gulf Breeze, FL

BORN

1942

DIED

2012

Penelope Wilkes Obituary

Penelope Ann Wilkes

1942-2012

Penelope Ann Wilkes, of Gulf Breeze, passed away November 16, 2012, with her daughter and son by her side.

Penny was born December 30, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland to Richard and Frances Nickels. She graduated from Towson High in 1961 and went on to attend Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, the nursing college of Lafayette County Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi, and later graduated from the University of West Florida.

Her work took her from practical nursing to social work, spending more than 20 years with the Department of Children and Families. Penny actively volunteered wherever she saw a need, but her most important and rewarding job was that of mother and grandmother.

Penny was amazing woman with a quick wit, wonderful sense of humor, and generous heart. She loved to travel and recently fulfilled a lifelong dream of visiting Alaska and China. She also enjoyed going to the movies and spending time with her grandchildren- taking them to the zoo, local festivals, or the park to feed the ducks. Most of all, she devoted her life to those she loved. She was a beautiful lady in every sense of the word.

Ms. Wilkes is survived by her daughter, Krista Wilkes McCallum: son, Christopher Wilkes: and grandchildren Donovan Wilkes and Kenzie McCallum. She also leaves behind many friends and loved ones.

A memorial service for Penelope will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, November 25, at Trahan Family Funeral Home.

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Published by the Pensacola News Journal from Nov. 22 to Nov. 24, 2012.
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To The Family
I am TRULY sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Please know that God has given US a hope of seeing them again. So as the days goes on, please keep in mind that you'll be able to see her again.

Briana

November 27, 2012

Dear Krista and Christopher, I just found out about Penny. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Please let me know if I can help you in any way.
Love to you both. Ilona

Ilona Kistemaker

November 26, 2012

Krista, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. My love and support will always be here for you.
Love you,
Mariadrian

November 25, 2012

Krista, Christopher, Donovan and Kenzie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your Mother and Grandmother will be deeply missed.
Ellie, Greg and the kiddos

elizabeth house

November 25, 2012

Dear Krista, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time of mourning the loss of your mother.
Sincerely, Mary Luoto

November 25, 2012

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