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Cathy WILKERSON Obituary
Cathy L. Wilkerson
SPRINGFIELD - Cathy L. Wilkerson, 56 died in Springfield on May 21, 2012 at 7:13 a.m. at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born on November 3, 1955 in Springfield to Edward and Nellie F. Lewis.
Cathy married Charles E. Wilkerson, Sr. in Springfield on September 28, 1974 by Pastor James Johnson.
She was employed at Horace Mann where she worked for several years, at Iles Elementary School as a teacher's aide and at the Springfield Dept. of Public Health and retired in 1995 due to health reasons. Cathy was a member of Monroe Street Christian Church where she was an Usher and involved in many other programs.
Cathy's father preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her mother, Nellie F. Lewis; husband, Charles E. Wilkerson, Sr. of Springfield; two sons, Charles E. Wilkerson, Jr. of Bloomington and Christopher E. Wilkerson of Springfield; one daughter, Cheryl L. Wilkerson Jones (husband, Darrell) of Bloomington; one sister, Pamela Carr (husband, Edward) of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; two grandchildren, one niece, one nephew and a host of cousins; and a special friend, Peggy Bunch of Springfield.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Monroe St. Christian Church with the service to follow at 11:00 a.m., the Pastor James Johnson officiating. With burial to follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
W. W. White Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cathy WILKERSON
Cheryl Wilkerson-Jones
July 9, 2013
I miss you so much Mom. Renewed your legacy page today. I think about you everyday, and know that you are always with me. :)
charles wilkerson
June 25, 2012
I miss you so much cath. I have always loved you sweetie, GOD knows how much. Love charlesie.....
Cheryl Jones
June 24, 2012
Mom, we all miss you so much. Love you!!!!
Pamela Carr
June 21, 2012
I love you sister.
Vanessa Jackson
June 18, 2012
Deepest Sympathy. Cathy was such a sweet and loving person. She will be dearly missed.
June 1, 2012
Oh Cathy..So happy that you are no longer in sorrow..sad to see you go...You were the friend that I could alway go to..I remember when you and Charles became girlfriend and boyfriend..it was just like yesterday. I will always remember us growing up...like brother Larry said..them walks to Roxy Theatre was fun..Prayers to the Charles, Charles Jr., Christopher and Cheryl...Miss Nellie,Pam.She is in a wonderful place. I pray for comfort to you all. She is your angel..and will always be there for you. God bless you all.
Larry Davis
June 1, 2012
Another very nice person gone way too soon. I remember when we were kids, my sister Cheryl, Cathy and I would walk to the Roxy theater downtown almost every Sunday to see a movie. May God grant the family great comfort in these sorrowful times. RIP
Bob Strode Jr.
May 29, 2012
Charlie, I'm sorry I couldn't stay very long today, but you also know why..... I just wished my "Cindy" could have been there with me today, so we could have both said goodbye to Cathy together. Cindy thought the world of Cathy, so did I. You are one lucky man to have had such a wonderful woman......But I think you already knew that....... Love to you both, from Cindy and I.
Kim McComb- Bettie's Daughter
May 29, 2012
To the Wilkerson family, I am truly sadden by the lost of such a wonderful person as Cathy. She was always caring for someone else. I am blessed to have her and Pam as my cousins. To my Aunt Nelly, I will always remember the fun times I had at your house on Sat. when I was a little girl. I would go to Aunt Will's house then come down to yours. I still remember all the barbie dolls that Cathy and Pam had. :) May God bless all of you. Cathy truly will be missed and she will always be LOVED!
Michele (Henderson) Wilson
May 29, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
May 29, 2012
Charles and Family we are saddened to hear of the passing of Cathy. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you and your family.
Dottie & Willie Washington
Ray H.
May 29, 2012
Charles,
We've known you for a short time, but you and your family have been welcoming from the very first day. We are praying for you and your family.
Karem Barrpw
May 29, 2012
Charlie, so very sorry for your loss.I worked with you at MMC. Your wife was very nice. God bless you.
May 27, 2012
Charles,
You've lost someone who was a special part of your family. May you find comfort in each other and all the deep concern that comes to you today.
Byron Bradley ( Mpls. MN)
Janet Barkmeier
May 27, 2012
Charlie,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. May cherished memories warm your hearts during this difficult time.
Janet (Chew) Barkmeier
Sondra Lessen
May 26, 2012
Charles, Charlie, Chris, Cheryl and Nellie - I am so sorry about Cathy - Cathy was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by everyone!!
Bob Moses
May 26, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
mary moore
May 26, 2012
Charles my prayers are with you and your family at this diffult time.
Anna and Jerry Berkley
May 26, 2012
Charles our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We remember all the fun times we had together back in the 70's.I will always cherish that Cathy was a friend. Her beautiful smile would light up a room. She was just so darn cute..and sweet.Love to all of you
Mike Ratts
May 26, 2012
Charles and family you have my heart felt sympathy. Cathy was a sweet lady and we loved her. So sorry for your family. Charles you are a lucky man to have had such a sweet wife.
Mike and Pam Ratts
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