Wilma V. Wilkins

October 6, 1914 - July 30, 2011

Wilma V. Wilkins, 96, formerly of Wellsville, entered heaven Saturday (July 30, 2011) from Highland Healthcare Center in Wellsville.

Mrs. Wilkins was born on Oct. 6, 1914 in Wellsville to Thomas A. Klein and Leah Wilkins. She attended Nyack College. On Oct. 1 1933, she married Marvel Wilkins in Little Genesee; he predeceased her on Aug. 22, 1963.

Wilma was an employee of Jones Memorial Hospital for ten years. She was also a secretary for CE Air Preheater for ten years.

Wilma is survived by a son, Burton (Marian) Wilkins of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Nancy Brewster of Andover and Kathleen (Eric) Stumacher of Sullivan, NH; seven grandchildren, Cheryl (Ray) Urciuoli and Shawn Wilkins, both of Orlando, Fla., Burton (Vicki) Wilkins, Jr. of Old Bridge, NJ, Jeffrey Brewster of Andover, Burton (Melinda) Brewster of Montour Falls, Todd (Barbara) Rennie of Pollocksville, N.C. and Derrick (Sherry) Jeanmarie of Hughesville, MD; 11 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition her husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Thelma D. Lawson; a brother, Thomas A. Klein, Jr.; and a son-in-law, Wayne Brewster.

Wilma was an active member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in both Wellsville and Andover, serving the Lord as a Sunday school teacher at both. She was also the secretary for the church board. Additionally, she was an accomplished seamstress. But more than these, she loved spending time with her dear family.

There will be a time of visitation on Friday from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Baker-Swan Funeral Home, 3256 Riverside Drive in Wellsville. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Andover Christian & Missionary Alliance Church with Reverend Philip Barner, officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville.
Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Wilma’s name to the Andover Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, P. O. Box I, Andover, NY 14806.