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Graveside Ceremony: 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Ingraham Cemetery
Visitation: 10 a.m. until time of service on Tuesday at the cemetery
Alice C. Wilkins, age 73, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away Wednesday morning, October 14, 2020, at Clay County Hospital.
She was born December 2, 1946, in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Dwight and Neva (Lilley) Pickel. She was united in marriage to John R. Wilkins on February 10, 1975, and together they shared 43 wedding anniversaries until his death February 27, 2018.
Alice worked for many years at Roadmaster in Olney and Sparton Manufacturing and later retired from Olney Walmart where she worked in the vision center. She enjoyed time spent with her family and her animals, especially her dog, Max.
She is survived by her 2 sons: John Wilkins Jr. and Brad Wilkins; a daughter: Michelle Wilkins (Randy Beard); a granddaughter: Brittany (Jason) Staley; 2 great-grandchildren: Adalynn and Axton Staley; 3 sisters: Mary (Bob) Wathan, Geneva Skelton, and Pauline (Rick) Bowen; and a sister-in-law: Patricia (McGuire) Pickel.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: John Wilkins; stepson: Stephen Jackson; a sister: Lora Lee; and 3 brothers: Elza, Alfred, and Charles Pickel.
A graveside ceremony will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Ingraham Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until time of service on Tuesday at the cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com
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We love you and we will miss you, Aunt Alice! Fly high with the angels!
Sorry for your loss Shelly.
I'M SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS....MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY...
So sorry for your loss Shelly.
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family.
So sorry for your loss. Keep your memories alive in your heart. May God bless you with arms of comfort. God bless you. Hugs go out Dennis and Sue Hampsten family
Shelly, we are so sorry. She was a sweet lady. You and Randy are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. God Bless You All.
sorry for the loss Aunt Alice will truly be missed
So sorry for your lost. Prayers be with you all.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers
We had many opportunities to pray with Alice. She would be able to sometimes attend our Sunday Services. Prayers for your family during this time of loss.
Alice was a nice lady. I always enjoyed seeing her outside Her apartment with her dog Max. I’m so sorry for your loss.
WE have so many fun & fond memories of John & Alice & their family. THey will live with us forever.
Always loved Alice, she was a true sweetheart..I grew up with John and Brad, your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Alice was one sweet & super lady. She always had a smile for everyone. I enjoyed going to the house a few time with Shelly. Max was always by Alice's or John's side. Fly high Alice with the angel's. God took you away because he needed another precious angel. Prayers are with Shelly & Randy. God Bless you both.
Prayers for family.
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