Marjorie Nellie Wilkins

Marjorie Julian Wilkins Gladewater -- Mass of Christian burial for Marjorie Julian Wilkins, 93, of Gladewater will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, July 21, 2012, at St. Theresa"s Catholic Church, 10138 Union Grove Road, Gladewater, Texas, with Father Hank Lanik and Father Ronald Demski officiating. Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Born on September 19, 1918, to Emily Blanchard and Alonzo "Fuzzy" Julian, in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, she entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 16, 2012. She is survived by her children, George Wilkins, III and spouse, Donna of San Antonio; Mary Emily Earp and spouse, Jack, of Gladewater; Juli-an Wilkins of Oklahoma City; Ellen McCluskey and spouse, Pat, of Austin; Jean-Marie Heard and spouse, Mark, of Austin; David Raymond Wilkins of Dallas; and Martha Avant Wilkins, widow of son, John; 16 grandchildren, Hank (George IV) Wilkins; Amy Wilkins Bednarz and husband, Tad; Theresa Wilkins Kurtz and husband, Steve; Cathy Wilkins O"Hara; Michael Wilkins; Jack Alex Earp and wife, Julie; Cathy Earp Sasano and husband, Schuyler; Becky Earp Roberson and husband, Clint; Cristie Earp; Michael Moore; Gene Moore and wife, Liz; Molly McCluskey; Ryan McCluskey; Ellen Eve Heard; Mark Heard II; and Bess Heard Hummel and husband, Danny; 15 great-grandchildren, Makenzie, Kiley, Connor, and Sean O"Hara; Alexis and Tyler Earp; Emily and Daniel Sasano; Avery, Abby, and Gracie Roberson; Alicia Moore; Lucas and Will Moore; and Luke Hummel; 1 great-great grandson, Hayden Moore; 2 sisters, Gloria Tankersley of Longview; Violet Hayes of Dow, Illinois; special friend, Charlotte Pechiney; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Wilkins, Jr.; son, John Wilkins; brother, David Julian; and sister, Nita Burns. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Theresa"s Building or Scholarship Funds, 10138 Union Grove Road, Gladewater, Texas 75647 or the charity of your choice. The family would like to express their gratitude to Encompass Home Health Agency, Compass Hospice, to Dr. Chiagozie Nwasaruba, Dr. John Wolcott, and Dr. Babajide Ogunseinde. We are especially indebted to Lorene Phillips, Ella Mae Sublett, and Doll Oliver for their tender, loving care given to our Mother. Rosary will be recited at 5:30 P.M. and visitation will follow until 8 P.M. on Friday, July 20, 2012, at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater.