Ce[e6rating the Life 
of 
9vLs. Dorothy WiCherson 
 
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Sunrise 
May 13, 1940 
Sunset 
Jlugust 17, 2015 
Saturday, August 22, 2015 
11:00 am 
SVew (Betf.eC^Missionary (Baptist 
(ReidsviCCe, Georgia 
(Pastor (Freddie SCodge - Officiating 
<Rev. Jofnnie Levant - (Presiding 
Interment: SCistoric (Mt. (pCeasant Missionary Baptist Cfurcf 
CCcuyton, Georgia 
 
Ms. Dorothy Wilkerson was born May 13, 1940 in Evans 
County, Georgia to the late McKinley and Ethel Wilkerson. 
She passed away early Monday morning on August 17, 2015 at 
Ogeechee Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. 
She attended school at the Evans County High School. She was 
a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Reidsville, 
Georgia, after relocating from New Jersey after many years. 
Dorothy was preceded in death by one daughter, Bernadette 
Wilkerson. 
She leaves to cherish many fond and loving memories: one brother 
and sister in law, Julian and Bernistine Wilkerson, Claxton, GA; 
One sister, Catrindya Williams, Atlanta, GA; one aunt, Alma 
Williams, University Heights, OH; one uncle. Levy Williams, 
Yorktown Heights, NY; a close cousin, Eva Nell Wilkerson, 
Long Island, NY; special nieces and nephews, Pamela Myers, 
Cheryl Kennedy, Yolanda Linton, Michael Wilkerson, Jonathan 
Wilkerson, Denise Lewis and many other nieces, nephews, cous- 
ins and friends. 
Presiding.... 
Processional 
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Selection............... 
Old Testament Scripture 
New Testament Scripture 
Prayer.................. 
Selection............... 
Poem.................... 
As a neighbor .......... 
As a friend............. 
As a church member...... 
Acknowledgements 
Solo................... 
Eulogy................. 
Viewing 
Recessional 
Rev. Johnny Levant 
Choir 
.... Rev. Johnny LeVant 
................Choir 
.........Denise Lewis 
......Ms. Seibel Scott 
....Sis. Jeanette Lewis 
Deacon Stevie Murphy 
.......Sis. Mary Love 
.. Pastor Lreddie Hodge 
Repast: Cleo Grijfin Community Center 
101 Sims Street 
Claxton, Georgia 30417 
Q/fdim 
Julian Wilkerson Jr. 
Jonathan Wilkerson 
James Brewton Jr. 
Jermaine Wilkerson 
Dale Thomas 
Ananias Thomas Jr. 
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the many kind 
acts extended during this time of sorrow. Your prayers, cards, calls, visits, gifs 
of food, and other kind deeds, have been and are a constant source of strength. 
Gods richest blessing for each of you is our prayer. 
- The Wilkerson Family 
Special thanks to Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia for taking 
special care of our loved one. May God continue to bless you is our prayer. 
Professional Services Entrusted To: 
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME 
125 North Broad Street  Claxton, Georgia 30417 
(912) 739-2658 
Juanita B. Hodges Yvonne Hodges Harold Jones 
Owner General Manager Assistant Manager