Brenda Fay Wilkerson, 79, of Paducah, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at her home.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Tommy Wilkerson of Paducah; her children, Phillip Draffen, Cheri (Ray) Riley, and Tommie Lynn Wilkerson; siblings, Pat English, Rose (Eddie) Smith, and Terry (Teresa) Thomasson; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert (Bob) Thomasson and Ima Zane Cruse Thomasson; two brothers, Billy and James Thomasson.
A family planned memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday Nov. 22, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 3035 Parker St., Paducah, Kentucky 42003.
Lindsey Funeral Home is handling all other arrangements. Online condolences may be left at lindseyfuneral.com.
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