Shirley Wilkins

Shirley Wilkins obituary, Mansfield, PA

Shirley Wilkins

Shirley Wilkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc. on Oct. 1, 2025.
Shirley Wilkins, age 90, of Mainesburg, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born on June 17, 1934, in Elmira, NY, a daughter of Harold and Ethel (Morris) Jones. Shirley was the wife of the late Lloyd Wilkins, Jr. She was a member of the Bakerburg Community Church in Mainesburg, PA and enjoyed crocheting, word books, jigsaw puzzles, reading the Bible, playing dominoes, singing, and spending time with her family.
Shirley is survived by her children, Gary (Sandra) Wilkins of Wellsboro, PA, Sheryl (Michael) Head of Owego, NY, Nancy (Jack) Moore of Canton, PA, Kathy (Paul) Chamberlain of Mansfield, PA, David (Kathy) Wilkins of Dover, DE, Sally (Gordon) Lewis of Mainesburg, PA, Phyllis (James) Aumick of Mainesburg, PA, and Vicki (Joe) Strauss of Mainesburg, PA; son-in-law, Matt (Pam) Biscardi of Liberty, PA; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brother, Roy (Sally) Jones of Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; daughter, Pamela Biscardi, seven siblings, and several grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to call from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Bakerburg Community Church 197 Gray Valley Rd., Mainesburg, PA. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 with pastor Paul Binkley officiating. Burial will take place in King Hill Cemetery in Mainesburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bakerburg Community Church, or to the charity of one's choice. Services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
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