Obituary of Jean Wilkes
Jean Wilkes, age 87 of Portland, passed away in Huntsville AL on Friday, December 14, 2018. Funeral Service will be Monday, December 17th in the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro. Alan Hughes officiating. Visitation will be Monday, December 17th from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Gallatin Cemetery, with John Wilkes, III, Andrew Wilkes, Nathanael Wilkes, Al Bentley, Gerald Gregory, and Lee Wilkes serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Wilkes was born March 3, 1931 in Macon County to the late Nelson Gregory and Lillian Parker Gregory. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, John B. Wilkes, Sr.; and brother, J. B. Gregory. She is survived by son, John B. Wilkes, Jr. (Linda) of Toney, AL; and 5 grandchildren, John B. Wilkes, III, Meredith G. Wilkes, Olivia F. Wilkes, Andrew O. Wilkes, and Nathanael S. Wilkes. Mrs. Wilkes retired from the Sumner County School System after many years of service. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home has been honored with arrangements.