Josephine Wilkerson

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Josephine Burkholder Wilkerson, 87, of Roanoke passed away Monday, October 27th, 2014 in Roanoke.

Born February 27th, 1927 in Bedford, she was the daughter of the late William Burkholder and the late Ruby McMillian Burkholder of Thaxton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Clarence Eddie Wilkerson and by a sister, Betty Ungar.

Her survivors include: daughters; Cheryl Peck and husband Gary of Roanoke, Clare Terry and husband Barry of Lynchburg and Josanne McAfee and husband Bruce of Ft. Meyers, FL; grandchildren: Hunter Peck and Mitch Peck of Roanoke, Brandon Terry of Newport Beach, CA, Ashleigh Terry of Lynchburg and Travis McAfee of Ft. Myers, FL; great grandchildren: Cameron Ashworth and Brooke Peck; brother; Jack Burkholder of Ashburn; and sisters; Dot Wimmer of Boones Mill, Lucy Bower of Ashburn and Ruby Grant of Bedford.

Special thank you to all the caregivers and the staff at Pheasant Ridge Assisted Living Community and Pheasant Ridge Rehab for their many kindnesses to our Mother.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1155 Overland Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24018.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Family Choice Funerals & Cremations of Roanoke. Online condolences may be made at www.FamilyChoiceFunerals.com.

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  1. Kay Beckner Webster on October 29, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Dear Clare, so sorry to hear that your sweet Mom has recently passed. My sympathy to you and the entire family. She raised some great kids, who I know made her very proud. Love to all

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  2. Dreama Locks on October 29, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    Cheryl Prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your mother.I know what you are going through it is not easy.But she is in a better place,in her her heavenly home, where there is no more pain.

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  3. Ruth Bowens on October 29, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    Clare and Cheryl,
    So sorry to hear of your loss, Jo was such a caring and loving lady, My prayers are with you.

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  4. Clarks on December 26, 2014 at 11:18 am

    I am sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. It is comforting to know that they are alive in God’s memory. He never loses sight of them.
    Luke 20:38

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