Louise M. Wilkins' Obituary
Mrs. Louise M. Wilkins of Millsboro, DE passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at home with her family by her side. She was 92 years old.
She was born in Georgetown, DE to the late Raymond B. and Helen Pepper Marvel. She is also preceded in death by her husband John L. “Jack” Wilkins in 2009, stepfather Lloyd T. Rogers, and sister Betty Arthur.
Mrs. Wilkins was an entrepreneur, sold Avon for many years, and owned Louise M. Wilkins Ltd. as a Realtor. She also owned and operated the family businesses “The Corner Stores” package store and dairy market in downtown Millsboro. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Millsboro Lioness, Indian River Homemakers Club, and the Twinkle Club, a local dance organization. In recent years she looked forward to attending Cheer. She enjoyed painting, ceramics, and creating crafts of all kinds, especially angels. Louise and Jack traveled extensively with family and friends, but her favorite place to be was at home on the Indian River. Mrs. Wilkins had a servant’s heart and many benefited from her time and talents shared, including dinner invitations, meal deliveries, and handmade gifts. She was happiest spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Louise was a cherished wife, mother, and Nana to all.
She is survived by her daughter Jaclynn Stuart Cordrey of Millsboro, DE; granddaughter Kristi Gamuciello Smith and her husband Joseph Smith III of Millsboro, DE and grandson Ryan Stuart of Zolfo Springs, FL; and brother Raymond B. Marvel and his wife Ruth of Wareham, MA. Mrs. Wilkins was blessed with 8 great-grandchildren: Reagan Gamuciello, Haylee Smith, Jasmine Stuart, Joseph Gamuciello, Lilly Stuart, Jason Stuart, William Gamuciello, III, and Logan Smith, all of Millsboro, DE. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends may pay their respects from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Rev. Dr. Rob Townsend will officiate. The interment will be held at 2:30 PM at Henlopen Memorial Park, 28787 Lockerman Rd, Milton, DE 19968.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Millsboro Lions Club, C/O David Mitchell, PO Box 502, Millsboro, DE 19966.
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** Florists - Flowers needed by 9 am on Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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