Evelyn Ruth Wilkinson's Obituary
Wilkinson, Evelyn Ruth of Rockwall, Texas passed from this life to her eternal home in heaven on July 29, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Evelyn was born on December 23, 1929 in Hopkins County, Texas to Avner Wood and Lois Hennen Wood. She married C.E. (Wilkie) Wilkinson in Royse City, Texas on June 23, 1951. Evelyn and Wilkie were marriage partners as well as business partners in the family business. One son was born to their union, William “Bill” Wilkinson, who preceded her in death on July 28, 2007. Also preceding her in death are her parents and brother, Boyce Wood. Mrs. Wilkinson in survived by her husband, C. E. (Wilkie) Wilkinson; granddaughters, Andrea Hester (Andrew) and Ericka Thompson of Dallas, Texas; great grandson, Brayden; brother, Bobby Wood (Connie); sister-in-law, LaRue Wood; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews and a host of special friends. Service will be at 2:30 PM on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Restland Memorial Chapel, with visitation one hour prior. Officiating Minister, Lyn Cypert; Pallbearers, John Woolum, Bill Pardue, Alfredo Rodrigues, Bruce Bullock, Tyler Bullock, and Joel Wood.
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