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Marsha Wilkes Obituary
Marsha Ann Dowdy Wilkes was born on March 22, 1936 to Leo and Nettie Whatley Dowdy in Norman, OK. She moved to Lubbock as a child and graduated from Lubbock High School. She received your bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University. Marsha worked as a commercial artist for numerous local retailers prior to her marriage to Charles "Big Ed" Wilkes on February 17, 1962. She was a watercolor teacher, demonstrator and judge, she also owned KRFE Radio station. Marsha was a signature member of the West Texas Watercolor Society and the Western Federation Watercolor Society; an associate member of the Watercolor West and the American Watercolor; as well as a member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority, and Oakwood Baptist Church.
Survivors include her children, Kari Ann (Greg) McLaughlin of Yukon, OK, Charles Wade (Melody) Wilkes of Lubbock, and Wes Brady Wilkes of New York, NY; grandchildren, Rachel Hastings, Houston Hastings, Katherine Wilkes, Madeline Wilkes, and Emma Wilkes; a great-grandchild, Brayden Hastings; and a brother, Norman (Kay) Wilkes of Lubbock.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Charles Edwin "Big Ed" Wilkes.
In lieu of flowers contributions to be given to the West Texas Watercolor Society or charity of your choice in Marsha's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marsha Wilkes
Sponsored by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
6 Entries
Mary Dee Hamman
April 24, 2019
I have two of Marsha's paintings in my home, and they are very special to me. I always enjoyed being around her because she had such a good sense of humor. I know she will be missed. My thoughts are with the family.
Joni McILVAIN
April 21, 2019
Kari, Wade & Wes, your terrific mom was my friend since high school, and we became sorority sisters. She was always so bubbling happy, with her laughing brown eyes, that contagious smile and later her gorgeous white hair. She never lost her beauty! I'm so glad I got to visit her after my high school reunion last July! I so wished I could be there to celebrate her life. R.I.P sweet Marsha.
Love, Joni McIlvain
Rachel Hastings
April 20, 2019
I know my grandmother was ready to meet her maker but I was not ready to say goodbye. I wish I had more time, I wish I had one more call, one more text, one more opportunity to make sure she knew how much I loved her. Not a day will go by that I wont miss her or think of her. She was an amazing woman, mother, wife and most of all grandmother. I love you Mimi
Judy Braun
April 16, 2019
Wes, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Judy Braun (retired from MHS, now living in New Braunfels)
June Dougherty
April 15, 2019
My sweet aunt Marsha. What a precious, wonderful woman. There are so many memories but Kari, Wade and Wes, the best are when we found out about the 3 of ya'll becoming a part of our family. Happiness and joy is the best way to describe those memories. Your Mother's beautiful brown eyes expressed every feeling of great joy knowing that she was becoming a mom for each of ya'll. We could not wait to get the call from them telling us you had each arrived. She was a beautiful lady. She was a wonderful everything and I loved her with all my heart. Thinking of u all and sending each of u my love
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Memorial Events
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Apr
15
Celebration of Life
10:30 a.m.
Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers6025 82nd St, Lubbock, TX 79424
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