of Marianna, AR
September 18, 1929 - June 5, 2019
Doris Wilkes, 89, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on Wednesday, September 18, 1929 to Thomas and Nannie Bell Anderson in Oxford, Arkansas.
She is survived by three sons, Waid Wilkes (Beverly), Donnie Wilkes (Nancy), Rickey Wilkes Sr. (Judy), four daughters, Aletta Wilkes, Betty Wilkes, Sandra Childers (Leon), Donna Gardner (Mike), and twenty-two grandchildren, Alan Hickling (Marie), Ruth Hickling, Bob Hickling (Jennifer), Scott Hickling, Dan Hickling (Stormie), Jeniffer Little (Darren), John Poffenbarger, Glen Gardner, Bryan Gardner, Justin Towery (Samantha), Kevin Towery, Daniel Gardner (Wendy), Chase Gardner (Carmen), Timothy Wilkes (Lynn), Susie Brown (Mickey), Beth Mayberry (Terry), Jeff Wilkes, DeniseMcMillan (Doug), Phoebe Hoover (Andy), Lydia Wilkes Kennedy, Rickey Wilkes Jr. (Christie), and Ron Wilkes (Nikki), and a host of great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of forty-nine years, Waid Wilkes, and one son, Billy Wilkes.
In Lieu of flowers family request memorials can be made to First United Methodist Church of Marianna, 59 South Poplar Street, Marianna, Arkansas 72360.
Services will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church in Marianna, Arkansas with Brother Glenn Hicks officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will follow services at Marianna Memorial Park. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home has charge of arrangements (870)295-2528. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfunerlhomes.com/Marianna.
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6 Condolence(s)
Ray & Mindy Hamilton
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Dear Alan, Marie, and the entire circle of Doris’ family ‘n’ friends,
I am a brother of Alan and Marie’s from church and, although I don’t know the rest of the family, I have lost both parents myself, so understand this special loss. I try to help people cope with the grief that is inevitable even in the most accepting scenarios, and so I offer this to your family at this special time.
Understanding the hole left behind, regardless the inevitability or forewarning, pray this helps some wee bit...to allow...enable...that grief...which will come...is painfully necessary...but is also a measure of the loving impact this very special woman had on everyone! So truly sorry to hear about your mother, grandmother, friend. At least now she’s at peace with our Lord...definitely keepin’ y’all in my prayers!
When my mother died, even after a years-long battle with cancer, I was shattered by the loss...inconsolable...she was my mentor! I like to think that I got my character from my father, but my mind and its capacity from m’dear sainted mother!!! BUT, "If your faith assures you she's in heaven, then what are the tears all about?!?" I hold eternity dearly close...a cherished, hard-won prize...but, in the interim, that answer lies below.
SELFISH TEARS
(I Eulogize My Beloved Mother - March, 1989)
Today we cry...must admit they're selfish tears.
You see...our faith assures your journey's done.
But it's not for you we mourn, at all, my dear;
It's for those of us you've left behind...alone!!!
We share your joy...share your happiness at rest,
Your painful fears now for forever stilled.
You've fought the good fight, passed the final test,
But you've left behind a hole that can't be filled!!!
So, until we each rejoin you some someday,
And, while your memory buoys us through those years,
We'll miss you...but continue on our way,
And, from time to time, we'll cry our selfish tears!!!
Ray Hamilton ~*~ March 19, 1989
Our loving, sincerest condolences and prayers,
Phyllis Gardner
Friday, June 7, 2019
Sandra and family we are so sorry for your loss
She was such a wonderful lady
GOD BLESS you all
Wayne and Laurie Miller
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Donna and Michael our thoughts and prayers are with you. Donna your momma was a delightful lady and loved her family. She will be missed but never forgotten. Love you wayne and Laurie.
Nancy Jayroe
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Rickey & Judy;So sorry to hear of the passing of Ms.Wilkes. She was an enjoyable person who loved life and loved talking to people. She and mom had many enjoyable conversations. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and Prayers. We love you much. May GOD surround you with his peace and comfort. Love Nancy and Cary Jayroe.
Virgina Hyslip
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Prayers are with your family
Melissa Thigpen
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Ricky and Judy just know yall are in our thoughts and prayers and we know Jesus has it all in control and he had a reason for this just trust in him. Love Meissa