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Mrs. Analaide Estes Wilkinson
05/28/1930 - 12/30/2024
Mrs. Analaide Estes Wilkinson, age 94, of Union Level, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Monday December 30, 2024. She was a long time, active member of Zion Church, in Union Level, having served many years as her church’s pianist and organist. Mrs. Wilkinson also loved entertaining her family and friends in her home. She is survived by her son, William S. “Billy” Wilkinson and his wife Bonnie of Union Level; her daughter, Susan W. Gerrald of Brentwood, TN; her four grandchildren: Patrick Sterling Wilkinson and his wife Billi Jo; Megan W. Delk and her husband Brett; William Kirkland Gerrald and Elizabeth H. Gerrald and her four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wilkinson was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, William Leon Wilkinson; her parents, Roy and Alma Estes and her son-in-law, Jimmy Kirkland Gerrald. The family wishes to thank Jackie Reynolds and Roslyn Henderson for the wonderful and loving care extended to Mrs. Wilkinson. They would also like to thank Charita Alexander and Mary Lou Butler for their devotion and friendship to the entire Wilkinson family. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday January 2nd at 2:00 P.M. in Zion Church, Union Level with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends starting at 12:30 until service time in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Church at Zion Church, attn. Billy Wilkinson, 101 Raines Street, South Hill, VA 23970. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Wilkinson family.
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To the Wilkiinson family,
Doug, Paige, Whitney, Davis, and Debbie would like to express our deepest condolences to your family during this time. Analaide hosted us many times at her house, and she was so kind and full of class. Doug, the son of Susan Estes Murphy, cherished Anailade and loved her deeply. We were blessed to be part of her family. Wishing you all the best.
Love,
The Murphy family
Condolences
My condolences to Billy and family. Analaide was the best of friends with my grandmother, Bev Jones, and I have so many fond memories of Analaide. She was always so fun and full of joy! She was very special.
So sorry for your loss. Such a dear lady who will be greatly missed. You have many memories to cherish. She is happy with your dad now.
Love to all of you, Haynie and Shirley Hite
There aren’t enough words to describe Analaide.
I am so thankful that our paths crossed and we
were friends. She was a angel to me when I
Needed one.
Sincere condolences to all the family.
She will truly be missed.
Love to the entire family.
prayers
Billy and family: You were lucky to have had mom for so long. My sympathy for your loss. Also praying that she is in the arms of our Lord forever. I pray the Lord fills survivors hearts with His Peace and Love until there is no room for pain.
Executive Director
My deepest condolences to Billy and the family. I have such fond memories of Analaide. She was always laughing and so full of life. She will surely be missed.
To Billy & Bonnie and the rest of the family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Wilkinson was good neighbor. I didn’t visit with her as often as I probably should have, but I did enjoy the visits we did have. My condolences to the entire family.
True Southern Belle
Billy, Susan and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Analaide’s passing. She was a special lady and a true southern belle. I know she will be missed terribly, but your memories of her will live on. Praying for God’s peace and comfort during this sorrowful time!! Love y’all! ❤️🙏🏼
Wilkinson Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are truly sorry for your loss. may God bless each of you.
Friend
A long time friend of my family. Fashion adviser. Etiquette consultant. A Lady to look up to. The Ghost Town of Union Level won’t be the same. My love and condolences to family
To the Wilkinson family
My condolences goes out to all of the family. May God bless each of you.
Patsy Poythress 7989.gmail.com
Billy and Bonnie and family so sorry for.ypur loss Analaid was a strong.woman.and loved her family love and prayers to all of you ❤️
She lived a long wonderful life and was one of the sweetest and nicest people I have ever known. May God be with each member of her family in the months ahead without her. Lots of love from my home to yours.
My deepest condolences to the family I will truly miss Mrs Adelaide.She was a great friend and will be missed forever.
I am so sorry to here this! Sending prayers for Billy and the rest of her family. She was a sweet lady!