Ann Wilkerson, 67, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at her residence. Memorial services will be 2 pm Saturday, October 10th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco with a reception and visitation following the service.
Ann was born July 6, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a 1960 graduate of Waco High and attended the University of Texas. She was a retiree of the United States Postal Service.
Ann had a lifelong love of travel and had visited almost all 50 states, as well as Mexico and Canada. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed showing cats.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldridge Goodman of Louisiana and Betty Goodman of Waco.
Survivors include husband of 47 years, Tommy Wilkerson; daughters, Roxanne Purvis and husband Don of Hewitt, Lisa Wilkerson Deese of Riesel; son, Eddie Wilkerson and wife Brenda of Riesel; grandchildren, Anthony and wife, Georgia, Destiny, Taylor, Autumn, Ryan, Paige, Jarrett and Faith; step-granddaughter, Elaina; great-grandchildren, Jaylon, Aria, and one soon to be born; brother, William Goodman and wife Niki of Richardson; sister, Marian Pothier and husband Jerry of Dallas; step-mother, Bonnie Goodman of Louisiana; and several nieces and nephews.
Ann was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be forever loved and missed.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
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I am proud to have met such a wonderful woman in my lifetime. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren so much. I truly miss her. She never liked me calling her Grandma, and insisted on me calling her Ann. Yet still in my heart, she was and always will be, my Grandmother. My condolences to the family, to everyone who is feeling the grief of this loss.
Ann was a good friend in high school and I still remember her as a jovial and smart young woman. I send my condolences and my prayers for your great loss.
I’m so sorry to hear that Ann has left you. I remember her from Waco High as being a very nice person.
Tommy, All of your friends at H & B are saddened to hear of the passing of Ann. You and your family are special to us and we will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
In prayers for your family. Nice memories of Ann from WHS
Roxanne and Eddie:
You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers at the loss of your sweet mother. She will missed by many!
Love,
Debbie Oplie Bigham
Northside Animal Hospital
Tommy amd family, my heart goes out to you, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Ann’s smile and laughter and wonderful sense of humor when we girls were growing up. I am grateful she was a wonderful addition to my life. She will be remembered with a smile and a warmth in my heart always. Please know I love you and will keep you in my prayers.
Donna
I was so saddened to hear of Ann’s passing. She lived a full, blessed life filled with love and family and she will be missed by those of us who knew her. My sympathy goes to her family and loved ones.
Elizabeth Blair Shandalow
WHS ’60
This is to Ann, whom I new only through her sister Marian, a classmate from 1 thru 12 in the WISD. From myself to the family I wish to give my deepest and most sincere condolences. To Marian and her imediate family and their loss of a wonderful sister and great Aunt. Peace to you all, In Christ our Lord, Amen.
Jamie Morris
Clifton,Texas
I only knew Ann from Jr High and High School. What a lovely, sweet, friendly young woman she was. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
I am so very sorry to hear of Ann’s death. She lived a few doors away from me in our youth and we shared the same carpool in high school. She was such a sweet person. I got to visit with Ann about a month ago and am so glad we got to relive some of our childhood memories. It is always so sad to learn of a classmate’s death. Please accept my most sincere sympathy in this tremendous loss for Ann’s entire family.
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw Ann’s obituary!! What a good time we had showing cats! Ann and Roxanne were my favorite people in the cat club. We didn’t particularly keep in touch, but I have thought of her frequently through the years. My sorrow goes out to her family. I will always remember her fondly.
Tommy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Ann was a very special woman and will be missed by many!