She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Smedia Wilkes,Sr. on March 29, 2009. Mrs. Mary was a homemaker and was preceded in death by one son, Vance Wilkes and one daughter, Linda Wilkes.
Survivors include six sons, Smedia Wilkes, Jr. and wife, Barbara of St. Louis, MO, Garnett Wilkes of Monticello, Cleolen Wilkes of Oak Part, IL, Leonard Wilkes and wife, Sonja of Lynnwood, IL, Mark Wilkes and Timothy Wilkes, both of Monticello; five daughters, Mary J. Thompson and husband, Louis of Monticello, Dorothy Kinnebrew and husband, Alvin of Marietta, GA, Bennie Lenear of Houston, TX, Pat Nelson of Monticello and Shirley Tucker and husband, Geneo of Sherwood, AR; one brother, Otis Reed of Chicago, IL; three sisters, Della Thompson and Betty Reed, both of California and Gladys Cobbs of Monticello; loving grands, great-grands, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Condolences(21)
Josh & Angie Frost
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 30, 2009 Mary and Pat:I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you all are having a difficult time right now. Please know that we love you both and are praying for you. If you need anything at all, don't hesitate to call. We love you.
Linda Beckham Smith
Dumas, AR Thursday, July 23, 2009 Mary, I just read about your mother's death. So sorry.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Beckham Smith
Kathey King and Family
Asheville, NC Saturday, July 18, 2009 Family, we share your loss of a very dear and beautiful rose. When we think of home—it’s impossible not to think of M & S and miss them. We are praying for you. Hold onto God’s loving and comforting arms. We love you!DC Judge and Mrs. Damon Lampkin
Monticello, AR Saturday, July 18, 2009 A "beautiful" lady - a "beautiful" family! God bless and comfort you all!Bennie&MaryBriggs
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, July 17, 2009 God Be With You In Your Time Of Sorrow. Love Mary&BennieAngee Dickens Butcher
Little Rock, AR Friday, July 17, 2009 Allison, Lil Gerald and I sympathize with you in the loss of your dearest love one. I cherish the beautiful memories of my country drives to visit Shirley, as a young adult, where I would aways be received with a hearty welcome, hug and greeting from Mama Wilkes. My prayers of comfort are with the entire family. You all are a wonderful family who had the rearing of the calmest and most peaceful parents I had ever met. With sincere condolences, AngeeDr. Meliss Williams and Family
Atlanta, GA Thursday, July 16, 2009 All my love and prayers go out to the children.God Bless!
Kattie Matthews
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 16, 2009 To; The FamilyThey say there is a reason
They say that time will heal
But neither time nor reason
Will change the way your FAMILY
Must feel.
Keep GOD FIRST in you LIFE
and HE will see you
THROUGH.
Kattie Matthews
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 16, 2009 To; The FAMILYThey say there is a reason
They say that time will heal
But neither time nor reason
Will change the way your FAMILY
must feel.
Keep GOD first in you LIFE and
HE will see you
[THROUGH]
THROUGH
THROUGH
Denise R. Clay
North Little Rock, AR Thursday, July 16, 2009 May God's hand of comfort overshadow your time of bereavement with blessing of knowing that you are in His eternal care.sharon white/ashley young
little rock, AR Thursday, July 16, 2009 Shirley and the entire Wilkes family. we love you all and Praying God's peace upon you. You all will continue to be in our Prayers.Deborah Rhodes Reeves
Wilmar, AR Thursday, July 16, 2009 To Shirley & Geno,Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call me. I am in the phone book.
Love you always,
Debbie
Lesa Jordan
Little Rock, AR Thursday, July 16, 2009 May God Bless you and keep you. My deepest sympathy to the family in this time of loss and breavement.Shunda Leavy
Little Rock, AR Thursday, July 16, 2009 Continued prayers and stay strong.Love Shunda and Tony
Susie Chadwick
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 16, 2009 Pat and Mary my heart goes out to you at this time. I have always thought so much of your Mom. May God Bless you at this timeHenry Ett Mcfadden
Detroit, MI Wednesday, July 15, 2009 I send my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom,Jackie Callahan
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, July 15, 2009 My heart and prayers go out to the whole family.kamesha penny
little rock, AR Wednesday, July 15, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Shirley.Love ya,
Mesha
Naomi Brown
Sherwood, AR Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Take comfort in all of the wonderful memories that you shared with Mrs. Wilkes. Her work on earth is now complete and she is resting peacfully. I will continue to lift the entire family up in prayer.timothy williams
little rock,ar 72209, AR Wednesday, July 15, 2009 my thoughts and prayers are with you.may god bless!
Mary Chism
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Shirley and family -My heart goes out to each of you and I will keep you in my prayers.