Arnetha Wilkins Obituary
The memory of Arnetha Wilkins of Suffolk, Virginia, born in Capron, Virginia, who passed away on January 18, 2025 at the age of 100, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arnetha Wilkins to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ida Jones and John Jones; her husband Leia O. Wilkins; her daughter Thomasine L. Knight; and her siblings, Roy, Linwood, Howard, Ruby and I. V..
She is survived by: her son Anthony Wilkins (Tony); her sisters, Rebecca Johnson, Helen Holland, Eleanor Walker and Carolyn Foreman (Cookie); her grandchildren, Cameron Terrell, Lloyd Knight, Lowell Knight, Dr. Akeem Walker, Tonisha Bowman (Joseph) and Shalonda Drew; and her caregivers, Darlene Parker and Ashley Miles. She is also survived by her three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews.
Visitation was held on Sunday, January 26th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the T. E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home (405 Johnson Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434). A funeral service was held on Monday, January 27th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. Paul's Baptist Church (806 Lincoln Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434).
