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Carlotta Wilkins Obituary
1925 - 2019
Durham
Carlotta Cole Wilkins, age 93, died at Duke University Hospital on May 14, 2019. She was born on September 1, 1925 to the late Walter and Annie Cole.
Carlotta was a graduate of Durham High School. She's been a lifelong member of Grey Stone Church. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, painting and crafting. She loved being outside and embracing nature, especially taking long walks on the beach.
Carlotta is survived by her son, Rusty Wilkins (Susan); daughter, Ellen Ray; sister, Mary Bell Dean; three grandchildren, Chris Ray, Jeff and Jon Wilkins; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Wilkins and grandson, Chad Ray.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Grey Stone Church, Durham, NC at 2:00 PM.
The Wilkins family is under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. Online condolences: www.hallwynne.com – select obituaries.
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Mark Mullins
May 19, 2019
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Mark and Jane
RK
May 17, 2019
To the family and friends of Carlotta Wilkins: Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
May 16, 2019
May the precious memories comfort your hearts and minds,while God's loving care help you leave sadness behind. (Matthew 5:4)
Michelle
May 16, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. May you find strength and comfort from God's written word and from each other, during this most difficult time.
May 16, 2019
Though time passes the memories never fade. May they continue to be cherished and may the God of all consolation give you peace during these grieving times. (Jeremiah 29:11,12)
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