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South Canton Funeral HomeGwen Wilkins Obituary
Gwen Wilkins, age 86, of Canton, GA passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Dr. Chris Pritchett officiating. Interment will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 2, 2026 at South Canton Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by, Husband: J.M. Wilkins, Parents: John Edd and Willie Mae Wilkins, Brothers: Johnny and Jimmy Bolden.
Survivors include:
Son & Daughter-in-law - Danny (Susan) Wilkins
Son & Daughter-in-law - Russell (Liz) Wilkins
Daughter - Becky Roper
Daughter & Son-in-law - Sarah (Keith) Guidebeck
Son - Johnny Ray Wilkins
Grandchildren - 8
Great Grand Children - 10
South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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