Martha Louise Bowen Wilkins

TOBACCOVILLE - Martha Louise Bowen Wilkins, 78, of Tobaccoville died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at her home. Mrs. Wilkins was born March 7, 1927, to the late Sallie Shore Bowen and Samuel Ellis Bowen. She graduated valedictorian of Old Richmond High School in 1944. She was married to the late George Herbert Wilkins on Dec. 20, 1946. She retired from Hanes Hosiery after many years of faithful service. Mrs. Wilkins was a dedicated member of Mizpah Moravian Church, where she served faithfully in many areas. By her church family, she is deeply loved and will be truly missed. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Tuck, Pete and Tommy Bowen; and a sister, Frances Dean. She is survived by a daughter, Dr. Vicki Wilkins of Cortland, N.Y.; a son, Ronnie Wilkins, and wife Debby of Tobaccoville; three grandchildren, Keith Wilkins, Courtney Wilkins and George Murphy-Wilkins; a great-grandchild; four sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, April 30, at Mizpah Moravian Church with the Rev. Jonathan Boling officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at Mizpah Moravian Church, 3165 Mizpah Church Road, Rural Hall, NC 27045.