Cathy Wilkins worked at Triplett and Stratton Greenhouses
Mary Catherine "Cathy" Wilkins, 74, died April 26, 2015, at her residence. She was born March 23, 1941, in Forest to the late Harold and Louettee (Almey) Fox On Nov. 15, 1969, she married Harvey Wilkins who survives.
She was a homemaker and had worked at Triplett Corporation and Stratton Greenhouse both in Bluffton. She was a member of Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church and enjoyed embroidery.
Survivors also include a son Scott E. (Marie) Wilkins of Bluffton; a brother Carl (Wanda) Fox of Forest; and two nephews John (Connie) Fox and Robert (Jean) Fox both of Forest.
She was preceded in death by a daughter Pamela Wilkins.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Pastor Wade Melton officiating. Burial will be in Thompson Cemetery, Bluffton following the service. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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