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Ella Wilkins Obituary

A funeral service for Ella Mae Wilkins, who departed this life on Thursday, June 11, 2009, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the Third Baptist Church. The Rev. Leroy Cherry, pastor, will officiate. The interment will follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The Majestic Lodge #109 will hold its memorial service from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday at William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Relatives and friends attending the service will assemble at 2027 S. Whitehill Drive at 1 p.m. The family may be contacted at Tamara Wilkins, (804) 862-3191, (804) 862-1807, and Ella Massenburg, (804) 733-1438.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home; now serving from three locations, Petersburg, Hopewell and Waverly.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Jun. 15, 2009.

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Ruth Keller

June 17, 2009

To Ella Mae's daughters and family. I have been doing water aerobics at the Y with Ella for years, even before her surgery and I admired her so much for her dedication to keeping healthy. She was there every day working out faithfully. My sympathy is with you for your great loss.

Ruth Keller, Petersburg

Julie Pond

June 16, 2009

I met Ella at the YMCA many years ago and I thought THE WORLD of her. I cannot imagine going to the Y in the mornings and not seeing her smiling face. She always had a way of making me laugh when I was around her and I am going to miss her so much! There is no doubt in my mind that Ella, a beautiful person, is amongst angels and our Lord and Saviour. May God bless all who knew and loved her, she was one of a kind!

Rasheen & Artenna Young

June 15, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Love,

Rasheen, Artenna, and AJ

Hattie Bonner

June 15, 2009

Ella and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will strengthen you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts.

Veronica Smith

June 15, 2009

Heartfelt condolences to the family. I am sorry for your loss. Continue to pray and be there for each other.

Veronica -- water buddy

KiKi and Weldon from the "Y"

June 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

sandra walker

June 14, 2009

The LaLa Red Hatters will always fondly remember Ella who was never without a smile.

Nan Bailey, Queen Mother &
Sandra Walker

Vonda Fitzgerald

June 12, 2009

May God be with you during this time, Ms. Ella will truly be missed, by all of her water buddies.

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