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Lovella Wilkinson Obituary

LOVELLA CHARLOTTE WILKINSON JUL 18, 1930 ~ FEB 12, 2011 Lovella Wilkinson was a native of Nebraska and Modesto resident. Lovella made everyone around her laugh, she had one of the BEST laughs in the world! She had a quick wit and an amazing sense of humor. She was extremely caring and would open her heart and home to anyone in need. Lovella worked at Del Monte Cannery for 23 years and after retiring she enjoyed garage sale hopping and relaxing at home with her family. She is survived by her husband who she loves eternally, Owen Wilkinson, her brother Don Cronan and 5 children Joseph Wilkinson (wife Tracy), Janet Kumley (partner Troy), Margie Rosario (husband Richard), Holly Wilkinson and Maurice Brown. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Britney and Amber Wilkinson, Ashley Kumley, Shannon Wilkinson, David, Aaron, Adam and Scott Brown, Shanna Brown, Jeracho Wilkinson, Shyla Hayes, plus 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, Bobby Brown and David Wilkinson, 2 Brothers and 5 Sisters. Lovella will be forever in our hearts and deeply missed, ''Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.'' Services will be held on February 23 at Free Methodist Church at 2:00pm located on the corner of Briggsmore and Rose Ave. followed by a gathering at the home of Joseph and Tracy Wilkinson. Please send remembrances to The Wilkinson's, 5407 Feather Court, Riverbank CA 95367 www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Feb. 17, 2011.

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Jeracho

March 18, 2011

I'm missing you. XOXO

Jeracho Wilkibson

March 11, 2011

Sometimes I get this ache in my chest, that takes my breath away, when I think about you. I miss you, so much. Everything seems to remind me, of you. I've been noticing that a lot lately. :) I love you, Grama. I'm sending you kisses, catch them. XOXO

Jeracho Wilkinson

March 5, 2011

I think about you all the time. It's still so unreal, that you're really gone. I miss you, more then anything. I love you so much, grama. I went to sleep hearing your voice last night. It made me smile. I'm sending you kisses, catch them. Xoxo

Tracy Wilkinson

March 5, 2011

Missing you....

Tracy Wilkinson

February 28, 2011

Well, everyone is safely home now, this big house is quiet again, and it seems too quiet and too big now. I hope Joe, the girls and I made you proud with how we honored you. Now that it's quiet here, we miss you even more. I know you were here too and laughing your great laugh at Scotty pretending to be a dinosaur! Just like you, he is great with the jokes and putting a huge smile on my face right when I need it the most! We miss you and love you!

Jeracho Wilkinson

February 27, 2011

I miss you. <3

Jeracho Wilkinson

February 23, 2011

Today has been a day that's been all about you. We all miss you so much, but I know you were with us through it all. I love hearing the stories that everyone has to share. You were and always will be one of my favorite people ever. Im enjoying being with all the family. Just wish you were here. You've brought us all closer together. I love you, so much, Grama. I'm sending you kisses, catch them. Xoxo

Tracy Wilkinson

February 22, 2011

Missing you!
Aunt Doreen arrived this afternoon, the afternoon has been filled with thoughts of you! She will be staying with us for the week, wish you were here to see her and laugh with us....so miss your laugh! Love and Miss you!

Tabatha Brossier-mcgregor

February 21, 2011

Lovelle, you are loved and missed by so many.. I can remeber all the many mini visits we would have with you...it Always seemed that you had something to eat that You just finished baking... You were truly the hostess... The kids parties!!!! I was alwAys fasinated with those fish of yours they were so big and cool looking!!! I will miss you Lovelle you are one special lady and you are leaving a legacy behind you... You should be proud of yourself you raised your son(Joe) to be a helpful respectful man!! Who cares and takes care of his family as well as you and Owen did yours. Rest in peace, I will see you again someday.

Tracy Wilkinson

February 21, 2011

Just thinking about you....

Amber Wilkinson

February 21, 2011

Grandma, well, im sitting back with jeracho & my daddy talking about you. And the funny things you used too do & say. How you loved anybody and everybody. Ive been thinking about the memories, like the Easter partys with Auntie nettnett<3 i miss you both so much. I talk to grandpa about you every day. He misses you, so much, we all do. I love you dearly and im gonna miss our coversations. Love you<3

Jeracho Wilkinson

February 20, 2011

I miss hearing you say "hooowdy" or how you'd call me your nursey. :) I miss your laugh, I can still hear it, when I think about you. I hope it never fades from my memory. I am so thankful, I got to spend so much time with you the last few years. It was just as much for me as it was for you. I loved being there with you every second of it. I'm lucky that I got that time with you. You're such a huge part of my heart. I love you, so much, Grandma. I miss you everyday. Come and visit me in my dreams sometime. I want to give you hugs and kisses. I'm sending some kisses to you, catch them. Xoxo

I carry your heart, I carry it in my heart.

Britney Wilkinson

February 20, 2011

Grandma, I'm sorry I didn't come see you during your final months. I couldn't bring myself to see you like that. But I love you very much. And miss you every single day. We all know Grandpa does. Even some of my friends miss you. You were always fun to hang out with and you were so hilarious. I remember I'd come see you and I'd sit down with you & tell you, "Grandma, I got in a fight today." or I would tell you about some big argument I got in at school with students or a teacher. And you would just look at me and tell me to act like a lady. But then you would laugh and just tell me I'm definitely a Wilkinson. I'll miss sitting down and talking with you, listen to your stories or telling you something that happened. I also remember our Valentine's Day party we threw one year just for fun. And playing softball with you & my dad. And that one time I hit the ball then we couldn't find it. We spent a good thirty minutes looking for that damn ball. Then we found it in the pole that held up the clothes line. You got the biggest kick out of that. Anyway, I remember a lot and I always will. I love you and will miss you veeeeeery much. <3

Lovella Wilkinson....always in the heavens! Gorgeous Lady!!!

Tracy Wilkinson

February 20, 2011

Amber Wilkinson

February 19, 2011

Love you grandma<3

Danny Suarez

February 19, 2011

I will keep you in my prayers

Amber Wilkinson

February 19, 2011

Grandma. I love you. Miss you so much. I miss cooking with you and always seeing your beautiful smile. Our easter egg days were the best. I love you and miss you! Youll always be in our hearts<3

Tracy Wilkinson

February 19, 2011

Love you Ma!

February 19, 2011

This is for your grandma Shanna

carol worrell-ebner

February 19, 2011

Lovella was my second mom. I grew up across the street from her. No matter what she was there for you. I always remember how Lovella and her sister Jeanette would always be laughing and enjoying life. You will be greatly missed. I hope you knew how many lifes you touched. Love you Carol (worrell) Ebner.

Tracy Wilkinson

February 18, 2011

Ma was the BEST mother in law anyone could wish for! In the 25yrs I've known her we never spoke a single angry word to each other. That is so rare with in laws, but she made it so easy to love her! Joe and Pops spent every spare moment with her since she went to Hylond and im grateful they were able to do that, but now Pops seems lost without seeing her everyday. Lovella truly was a wonderful wife, a loving Mom, a fantastic grandmother and she just wasn't my mother in law...she was like my Mom too. She is terribly missed!
If you have a story that makes you smile, please post it....we would LOVE to see it here! Lovella would love that most!

February 18, 2011

I never made it to California so I am glad I had the good fortune to talk to you this past year.My condolences to all the family. You are all loved and prayed for. Niece--Fernola Tappan 218 W. Ave. I sp. # 53-Jerome, Idaho 83338

Teresa Townsend

February 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of great loss. Lovella was a very special caring person. She was a mom to many and a good friend to all. May she rest in peace and may her family know she will be remembered by many. I feel very fortunate to have known her.

February 17, 2011

We miss you Lovella...You were such a great woman and could make me laugh every single time I saw you...I am glad I got to see you before you left us...You will be missed by many and forgotten by few...Sophia said she misses you and loves you forever...And say she hopes your in Heaven..Well ya know she is only 5...But she says she misses her Gma Lovella...We love you always...And Im so so sorry to the rest of the family..Love Stephanie Aleo & Family

Nancy McKee

February 17, 2011

Jeracho I have you and your family in my prayers. I know this is another tough loss for you. Remember she is in a better place. I love you very much.
Aunt Nancy

SHANNA BROWN

February 17, 2011

GRANDMA I MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN EVER EXPRESS. YOU ARE NOW IN HEAVEN WITH THE OTHER ANGELS IN MY LIFE. I AM PROUD TO HAVE YOU AS MY GRANDMOTHER. I LOVE YOU FOREVER! SHANNA YOU ARE THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS!!!!!!!!!!

February 17, 2011

aunt Lovella, you will be truly missed, it was always fun to be around you. love you forever.Pat

February 17, 2011

I love you so much, Grandma.

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