Judith "Judy" Sellers Wilkins

1941 - 2019

Judith "Judy" Sellers Wilkins obituary, 1941-2019

Judith "Judy" Sellers Wilkins

1941 - 2019

BORN

1941

DIED

2019

Judith "Judy" Wilkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 3, 2019.
A Celebration of Life for Judy Sellers Wilkins, 77 of Columbia will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 pm at the funeral home and following the service at the home of her dear friend, Jonnie Mitchell, 3341 Dreher Shoals Road, Irmo, SC 29063.

Judy passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. Born in Florence, she was the daughter of Miriam Deas Sellers Moody and the late Edward Rogers Sellers. She was a graduate of McClenaghan High School and attended Winthrop College. Judy was crowned Miss Florence, South Carolina in 1959. She was retired from Ramco Framing and Designs. Ramco became a place where Judy enjoyed working with friends and customers while designing artwork for their homes. Judy was a member of Lake Murray Sisters in Service and Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Irmo.

Judy was a friend to all giving her love freely as she was loved by all.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Griffin Wilkins; daughters, Leakyle Wilkins Benites of Austin, Texas and Ashley Sellers Wilkins of Irmo; sisters, Karen Elizabeth Sellers of Florence and Jan Sellers Dieter (Johnny) of Conway; one grandson, Brent Griffin Benites of Austin, Texas; two nieces, Caroline Bush (Dan) and Lucas Adams (Reid); two grand-nephews, Roman Bush and Levi Bush; one grand-niece, Eliza Adams. She had a special bond with her cousins and a group of childhood friends in the Friends Forever Club. She was predeceased by her special grandmother, "Mama Lou."

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Thornwell School, 302 South Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325.

Memories and condolences may be made at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

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February 17, 2019

Bubba Humphries posted to the memorial.

February 5, 2019

Rick Stott posted to the memorial.

February 4, 2019

Marilyn & Marion Lloyd posted to the memorial.

Bubba Humphries

February 17, 2019

Late in posting, but wanted Aunt Miriam Jerry, Lea Kyle, Ashley, Karen and Jan and the extended families know that you guys have been in mine and Carol's prayers and am so sorry for your loss.I/we pray that God will keep you in his loving arms as you grieve. Bubba & Carol Humphries

Rick Stott

February 5, 2019

So sorry to hear about this.

Marilyn & Marion Lloyd

February 4, 2019

We am so sorry to hear about the loss of Judy. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.

Kim Holland

February 4, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Judy. All of your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Tammy Glock-Simpson

February 4, 2019

My sincere condolences to LeaKyle and the entire Wilkins family. Ms. Judy was a very special lady and she will be missed by me.

Mammie Price

February 4, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the Wilkins family. I am so sad for your loss. Judy was truly a sweet lady. I have lived beside her for over 35 years and she has always been the same loving individual each time our paths crossed. I pray that the memories you made with her will sustain the pain of your loss. I know you loved her, but God loves her best. I will continue to pray for all of you as you mourn the loss of your love one. God bless!

Teddy Hearn

February 4, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear of Judy death. You all are in my prayers.

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