Gladys Wilkes' Obituary
Gladys Wilkes, 93, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011. She was born in Weatherford, TX in 1917. Mrs. Wilkes was a longtime member of Union Ave. Baptist Church, and was retired from Waynes Candy Company. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Baron “B.J.” Wilkes, one daughter, Ann Diller, two sons, Baron Wilkes, Jr., and his wife Susan, Bailey Wilkes and his wife Tamara, and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sunday January 10, at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. also on Sunday at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Union Ave. Baptist Church.
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