ALBANY- WINNIE VIOLA WILKINS at, age 88, passed away suddenly, Saturday, July 4, 2020, when the death angel came to visit her at home and quietly took her to eternal reward. She was born in Robinsonville, NC, November 8, 1931 to the late and James Ward and Eletha Daniels Ward. She was one of 15 children.
She was educated in the Pitt County, NC School System.
She was married to the late William Henry Wilkins, Sr; and to this union there were 9 children.
She was employed at the Albany Medical Center working for 50 years in the positions of Diet Aid and Cashier. She was affectionately known as "Miss Winnie". She retired at the age of 86.
She made an impact on everyone she met. She has done her work and God is well pleased!
Winnie is survived by her children – Jacqueline Wilkins, Velma Wilkins McAdoo, William Curtis (Kimberly) Wilkins, Vivian Diana (Kirk) Faulkner, Cynthia Tanksley, William Henry Wilkins, Jr.;
Son-in-Law James McAdoo, Sr.; special daughters Shirley Parsons, Valerie Alexander Moseley
and Mary Ann Bebo. Also, survived by 16 Grandchildren, 23 Great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral viewing hours will be held July 15, 2020 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Albany, NY 12189. Funeral services will be private.