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Ella Wilkins Obituary
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ELLA WISE WILKINS Ella Wise Wilkins was born April 17, 1936, the second child of the late Clifton and Minnie Wise. She received her educational training in Tupelo, MS, graduating from Carver High School as Valedictorian. She continued her educational development at Florida A & M University and Florida Atlantic University where she earned a Bachelor's Degree. She was a retired teacher from the Palm Beach County School District and a life member of Beta Kappa Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa. Ella leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband of 47 years, Robert E. Wilkins, Sr; one daughter, Shairette (Phillip) Major; three sons, Robert (Joyce) Wilkins, Jr., Falondo Wilkins all of West Palm Beach, Gary (Beatrice) Wilkins of Covington, GA; special niece, Carmen Wilkins of Riviera Beach; two sisters, Loretta (Albert) Brinkley and Carolyn (John) Long of Tupelo, MS; one brother, Charles Wise of Baldwyn, MS; special cousin, Napoleon Brooks and family of Maywood, IL; other nieces: Minnie Long of Memphis, TN, Jennifer Brinkley, Rosaland Jackson, Tupelo, MS, Cheryl Scales, Baldwyn, MS, Charlsy Henley, Memphis, TN; nephews: Sanford (Chenda) Long, Raleigh, NC, Victor Brinkley, Clifton Brinkley, Tupelo, MS, Timothy (Glenda) Brinkley, West Point, MS, James Brinkley, Austin, TX; ten grandchildren: Bryan, Christian, Joshua, Angelica, Phisha, Loren, Kellen, Gary, Jr., Nehemiah, and Gabrielle; one great Grandchild, Jasmine; a special family, Margaret, Danielle and Dennis Mobley; goddaughter, Carol Nelson; special friends, Jacqueline Morrison, Bettye Williams, Lillie Wilson, Delores Daniels and Nadine Sheffield. She also leaves a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held, Monday November 22, 2004 at 10AM at Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church, 801 Ninth Street, West Palm Beach, FL. The family will receive friends (TODAY) from 4-6PM at Stevens Brothers Funeral Home, 1803 North Tamarind Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL.
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Wendell Dawson
November 21, 2004
Our prayers are with you and the
family.
Wendell C. Dawson & Family
Daisy Brown-Lanier
November 20, 2004
Bobby and children, you have my deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement. Ella was a fantastic individual. I first met her at FAMU, and she was an extraordinary person. I pray that your faith will sustain you during the dark days ahead. Your memories of your beloved wife and mother will always have a special place in your hearts. May God continue to bless and keep you strong.
Bob Bray
November 20, 2004
I worked for many years alongside Elaa at Kirklane Elementary School. We laughed, cried and taught together. I'll never forget her happy smile and loving ways with the kids. She has meant a lot to me and my family over the years and will definitely be missed by many. She has touched many lives and that will always be our memory of a great woman, Ella Wilkins.
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