Shirley Lucille Wilkes Obituary
In loving memory of Shirley Lucille Wilkes of Union, South Carolina, who departed this world on March 25, 2025 at the age of 86. Shirley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Lucille Wilkes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ager Goode and Essie Foster Goode; her son Nathaniel Smith; her great grandchildren, Zechariah Smith, Braylen Smith and Sanaiya Smith; and her siblings, William Goode, Coleman Goode, James A. Goode, Aaron Goode, Lonnie Goode, Isabelle Glenn, Catherine Wilkes, Emma Lee Clowney and Lillie Mae Smith.
She is survived by: her husband Joe Louis Wilkes; her children, Sir James "Earl" Smith (Cherry) of Dallas, TX, Minister Robert Bernard Smith, Sr. (Joy Antoinette) of Whitmire, SC and Ola Smith Eison of Chester, SC; and her godson Tommy Rodgers of Union, SC. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and many great great grandchildren.
Viewing was held on Saturday, March 29th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Community Mortuary (361 Meansville Rd, Union, SC 29379). A funeral service was held on Sunday, March 30th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Mount Rowell Baptist Church (534 Adams Lake Rd, Union, SC 29379). A burial was held on Sunday, March 30th 2025 at the Goode Cemetery (534 Adams Lake Rd, Union, SC 29379).
