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Joan Wilkinson Obituary
She is survived by two daughters, Cathryn Wilkinson Thompson of Glen Ellyn, Ill., and Cynthia W. Comer of Powhatan; two sons-in-law, Brian Thompson and Mark Comer; two grandchildren, Barbara Christina Comer and Matthew Wilkinson Comer; two sisters, Maxine King (Clay) and Joyce Holzner; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The daughter of John Edward and Selma Pulley, she was born in Chesterfield County, Va., was a graduate of Petersburg High School, and a member of Chester United Methodist Church. Mrs. Wilkinson retired as president of Wilkinson Advertising.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in Chester United Methodist Church, 12132 Percival St., Chester, with the Rev. Dr. Margaret T. Kutz officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Gifts in her memory may be made to Chester Family YMCA, 3011 W. Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23831. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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william wilkinson
November 20, 2010
Bennie , Thanks you one and all for your kind thoughts. Your love for her is unsurpased, it was no surprise , she loved everyone deerly.
I now refer to her as our "SILENT GIANT".
GOD Bless You All
Susanne Andrischok
November 19, 2010
Dear Cindy, Cathy and Family...I completely understand how you feel at this time. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Hamlett
November 17, 2010
Cindy--I am so, so sorry. I just heard the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Stephanie
Tina Webb
November 16, 2010
Cathy, So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna Staley Ponder
November 15, 2010
Mr. Wilkinson, Cathy and Cindy, So sorry to hear the news. I saw it on our church website at MPBC but did not connect the dots until Saturday afternoon. Wish I had known sooner I would have come to visit Friday evening. I was right across the street. I will pray for you all with this sudden, tragic, loss.
Lu Gentry Knarr
November 12, 2010
I have so many fond memories of the Wilkinson's home in Colonial Heights. They had a warm and welcoming household and were generous in letting us "girls" hang out and spend the night. My heart goes out to the family and I will be praying for you.
Gail Feind
November 12, 2010
Bennie...
My heart is heavy for you with Joan's journey to be with our Lord. May family and friends bring you comfort and peace. Blessings,
Kevin and Kerry Martin
November 12, 2010
Bennie and family, we are so saddened by this news and we share in your loss. Joan was a beautiful, intelligent and kind woman and she will be truly missed. Our prayers are with you.
November 12, 2010
Dear Bennie and family,
Becky and I were surprised and saddened to hear of Joan's sudden death. I clearly remember her vitality and charm as you two transferred to Chester UMC. I enjoyed your friendliness, eager participation in the church and your good sense of humor. I still think of you often and hope that your future will be lifted up with many happy remembrances. God bless you.
with love, Eddie and Becky Leonard.
November 12, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your sadness. You and your entire family are in my thoughts.
Mary Anne Busse
November 12, 2010
Cindy - I am so sorry to hear about your loss - my condolences and prayers go with you!
November 12, 2010
Bennie, Cathryn, and Cindy. Joan was such a good friend to us both. We never felt that California was very far from Virginia, and we'll miss the ease of telephone calls. We grieve with you, and you are all in our prayers. Ernie and Sandy Thompson
Jillian Sherman
November 12, 2010
Cindy and family, you are wrapped in prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
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