Clara Mae Wilkins' Obituary
Clara Mae Wilkins, age 80, of Casey, IL passed away at 11:27 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Sarah Bush Health Center, Mattoon, IL. She was born June 26, 1942 in Toledo, IL, the daughter of Lester A. Harris and Mary Margaret Fritts Harris. On November 26, 1958, she married Wayne Edward Patton, Sr. in Champaign, IL; he passed away on December 24, 1972. On August 16, 1974, she married Donnie Ray Wilkins in Champaign, IL; he passed away on December 13, 1997.
Survivors include her son, Richard Wilkins (Amy) of Casey, IL; daughters, Ann Paul (Jason) of Sullivan, IN, Mabel Wilkins of Mattoon, IL, and Gladys Lawhorn of Casey, IL; daughter-in-law, Annette Patton of Casey, IL; eighteen grandchildren; thirty five great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; brother, Walter Harris of Casey, IL; sisters, Marilyn Kemper (Lowell) of Greenup, IL, Alberta Hupp of Greenup, IL, Roberta Beabout (Steve) of Mahomet, IL, and Teresa Kemper (Len) of Casey, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands; son, Wayne Edward "Bub" Patton, Jr; daughter, Judith Ann Patton; grandson, Jason Steele, Jr.; great grandson, Reid Baker; brothers, Robert Harris, William Harris, and Richard Harris; and sister, Carolyn Ray.
Clara attended school in Cumberland County. She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She loved her family dearly and especially enjoyed spending time with all her grandchildren. Clara was a member of Plum Grove Church in Greenup, IL.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Oakley officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to SBL Hospice House c/o Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation, 1005 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, IL 61938.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle, or post photos, visit www.markwelfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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