Obituary for Patty Wilkerson

MRS. PATRICIA SUE “PATTY” WILKERSON, age 67, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, December 18, 2023, at Dodge County Hospital.

 A memorial visitation will be held from 12:00PM-6:00PM, Saturday, December 23 at residence of Jesus Cruz, 5300 Foster Street, Eastman, GA.

 Patty was born in Fresno, CA, in 1956 and was of the Christian faith. She moved to Chauncey, GA, as a child and attended school in Chauncey. Her and her sisters traveled around the U.S. in her early years before settling in Eastman, GA. She raised four boys and worked as a waitress for over 30 years and at the Eastman Huddle House for 13 years. She also worked in the coal mines of Elko, Nevada during her time out west and in various marketing jobs in retail stores. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was special to her nieces and nephews and many others, affectionately known as Granny and Aunt Pat. She enjoyed country music, westerns, thrift store shopping, home decorating and spending time with family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Frankie Jean Wilkerson and Oscar Tommy Wilkerson and was preceded in death by her 2 Sons, Antonio Jackson and Joe Jackson, Sister, Deborah Jean Wilkerson, Brothers, Douglas Bailey, Rusty Wilkerson, and Carl Lilly.

 She is survived by her 2 Sons – Jason Jackson (Christina Ramirez) and Oscar Wilkerson both of Eastman; 2 Sisters – Brenda O’Neal of Eastman and Valerie Gathings of Cadwell; Brother - Tommy Wilkerson of Nashville, TN; 3 Grandchildren – Devin Jackson, Jasmine Jackson, and Lexi Jackson; Several Nieces and Nephews including Mariah Muncy, Fallon Muncy, Jesus Cruz, Jenny Curtis, Candi Sapp, and Angie Diaz.

 The family may be contacted at the residence of Jesus Cruz, 5300 Foster Street, Eastman, GA, 31023. In lieu of flowers contact Jesus Cruz at 931-503-6085.