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Patricia Wilkins Obituary
WILKINS
Mother, Gran-dust, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Companion.
Born to Earth, June 5th 1944, Marshfield, WI; born to Heaven, June 6th 2011, Wilmington, NC.
Four times cancer survivor, until her death.
Waiting to be united with her sons Miguel and Cameron, daughters Jonilee, Melissa, Kelli; grandchildren Nichole, Adam, Curtis, Christina, Steven, Victroria, Christopher, Kael, Tremond, Shianti, Xavier; sister Susan "Gabriela"; brother Gino, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews with whom she enjoyed close relationships. She is now reunited with two grandchildren, Kayden and Ishaia.
Educated at Columbus High, Marshfield High School, and Gateway Technical College, Wisconsin.
Held managerial positions in retail, last position with Tourist Information Booth - Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. Dusty was one of the "faces of Wilmington."
Accomplished vocalist, writer of poetry, children's short stories and an avid visual artist.
Faithful member of St. Jude's Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) of Wilmington, NC.
A joyful celebration will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at 7:00pm. Location: St. Jude's MCC, 19 North 26th Street (corner of Market & 26th) Wilmington, NC 28405. Phone (910) 762-5833.
In lieu of flowers, Dusty asked for donations to be sent to St. Jude's MCC.
After the memorial service a joyful Irish event will be hosted at Dusty's favorite pub, "The Dubliner." Proprietors Tom and Maureen are offering their space and food in her memory. All are welcome. Location: The Dubliner, 1756 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 2840. Phone (910) 343-8342.
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Shawn Weinfurtner-Huth
June 22, 2011
Our family greatly misses Dusty, but we know that we will see her once again when we go to meet our Heavenly Father. Dusty's life will always be a testimony to anyone that I can share her life with. She made a powerful impact on my family and all those that she met in her life. Dusty you made a difference for the kingdom of Heaven, and God is well pleased with you. We will see you again. All my love.
Sue "Gabrielle" Kozenka
June 22, 2011
To have Dusty for my sister was special,
To have for my best friend "The Greatest Gift".
Thank you Dusty for all the wonderful memories, and for all the wonderful caring people that I got to know through you in Wilmington. I Love you
Dallas Vetter
June 19, 2011
Dusty touched so many lives with her sweet spirit and kind words. She never complained about her condition and was an inspiration to my life and any other life that touched hers.
Beth Lewis
June 18, 2011
I met Dusty while going to the Coastline Inn...She was such an interesting person...Loved to hear her do Janis Joplin...would see her around downtown and she still remembered me...what a joyful life! Beth Lewis
June 17, 2011
good bye dusty for a great friend
Michal Caldwell
June 15, 2011
Dusty, your lust for life, your values and principles, your sincerity and friendship have made an everlasting impression on me. And your determination to live every moment of life to the fullest to the very end, and your grace in doing so was, is, an inspiration to me that I will cherish forever. I will look forward to one of your amazing, long hugs when it is my time to pass into eternal life with God! Bless you Dusty, and thank you.
Duke & Amanda Ladd
June 13, 2011
What a great lover of life!!...Dusty we will surely miss your infectious laughter, uplifting words, humor and storytelling!!....we certainly have made some great memories over the years and will always remember our fun times around the piano! We will miss you!
Meredith McCahan
June 13, 2011
God sent you to me seven years ago, Miss Dusty. He knew I needed your comfort, your advice and, above all else, your friendship & love. You were & will always be my angel, my so unexpected, so needed & so welcome gift from God. You
will be in my heart forever.
Donna Angelo (nee Wood)
June 12, 2011
I was so sad to hear of Dusty's passing but I know her amazing, loving energy will live on. I met Dusty while working at the Coast Line Inn and her joie de vivre was absolutely infectious. Her anecdotes, experiences and humor still make classic stories- she was a nun for Halloween once! I always felt recharged after being around her and getting one of her amazing, long hugs. I love you, woman!
Dan Welborn
June 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Dusty's Family. She was a good friend, a fellow poet and a supreme human being. She will live on in my heart and memory. I am sure she is now sharing stories with my Mimi in a very Irish Heaven. Dan Welborn
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