Gayle Derben Wilkerson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gayle Derben Wilkerson (Opelika, Alabama), born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, who passed away on July 23, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Paul Madden; her husband Frank Wilkerson; and her siblings, William Paul Derben and Emma Jo Derben. She is survived by: her daughters, Lisa Wilkerson Ellen (Tim) and Lynette Wilkerson Strickland (David); her grandchildren, Ragan Ellen Herdener (Chris), Spencer Ellen, Taylor Ellen Felker (Andy), Wilson Strickland (Kayla), Emma Strickland Bulso (Nick), Peter Strickland (Paige), Oliver Strickland (Summer), John David Strickland, Cecilia Strickland, Henry Strickland and Oscar Strickland; her great grandchildren, Mary Larson Herdener, Margaret Herdener, Augustine Bulso, Maximilian Bulso, Albert Bulso, Cyril Bulso, Salem Strickland and Jade Strickland; and her sister-in-law Gloria Derben. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
