Essie Lou Wilkins

Mrs. Essie Lou Wilkins, age 98, of Ellijay, Georgia, formerly of Winder, passed away April 2, 2015.  A native of Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late Emmett and Martha Mobley Manders.  She was preceded by her husband, Rev. Ernest Wilkins.  Mrs. Wilkins was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and was a retiree of Superior Garment Manufacturing Company.

Surviving are Daughter, Helen Miller of Ellijay, Grandchildren, Tim Miller of Centennial, Colorado and Barry Miller of Ellijay, Georgia, Five Great Grandchildren and One Great Great Grandchild.

  A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P. M., Saturday, April 4, 2015 from the Walnut Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Alan Tarr, Rev. Gerald Hudlow and Rev. Frankie Southerland officiating.  The remains will be place in state at the church at 12 Noon Saturday.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  The Family will receive friends Friday, April 3, 2015 from 5-9 P. M. at the funeral home.  Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com