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Lena Sculthorpe Wilkes

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Lena Wilkes Obituary

Lena Sculthorpe Wilkes, 87, of Bedford, died Friday, January 8, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Brunswick County on November 17, 1922 a daughter of the late Edwin Samuel Sculthorpe and Annie Lee Bowers Sculthorpe. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Ray Wilkes. They were owners and operators of Wilkes Store. She is survived by her four sons, Ralph and Judy Wilkes, Ray Wilkes, Vincent Wilkes, Emory and Robin Wilkes; seven grandchildren, Suzanne and Mike Stallings, Karen and Mike Altizer, Jarrett Wilkes, Megan Wilkes, Grayson Wilkes, Cabell Wilkes, LeeAnder Wilkes; three great-grandchildren, Corbin Stallings, Steven Stallings and Paige Altizer. Memorials may be made to the Bedford Humane Society or the Order of the Eastern Star. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Oakwood Cemetery Columbarium, (off of Park Street) in Bedford with the Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2010.

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January 29, 2010

Vince and Family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Wish I had known in time to attend the service. You are all in my prayers. Call if there is anything at all I can do for the family.

Cindy Murray Silvey

January 21, 2010

Thinking of you all in the time of your loss. Sorry I was not able to attend the service,but my thoughs and prayers was with you all.Love and Prayers Vesta Murphy Mccormick

January 11, 2010

We are thinking of all of you and remembering Lena with love.
Bruce and Thelma Lee Williams

January 10, 2010

So sorry for your deep loss, our love and support is with you, always!

Donnie Callahan & Audrey

January 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carl & Pat Watkins

January 10, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 9, 2010

We are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
Malcolm and Penny Stevens

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