Frances Reid Wilkes, 89 of Athens, Georgia died September 9, after a short illness, surrounded by her family.
Frances was born in Vidalia, Georgia on April 21, 1929 to Rema Fowler Reid and Maynard Lord Reid, Sr. and was educated in the Vidalia School System. She was predeceased by her parents, daughter, Judy Wilkes Mahoney and her sister Betty Reid Colson. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert L. Wilkes and daughter, Kimberly Wilkes Reuning (Pete) of Sandy Springs; Son-in-law, John Mahoney III of Savannah; Grandsons, John Reuning and Tom Reuning of Sandy Springs, William Olmstead III (Katie) of Athens, Ga., Robert Olmstead of Wilmington NC, and John Mahoney IV of Savannah; Great grandchildren William Olmstead IV and Susan Smith Olmstead of Athens. She is also survived by her two brothers, M.L. Reid of Swainsboro and Charles Reid (Barbara) of Vidalia.
Frances was a dedicated and faithful member of the Methodist Church in several locations. She was giving and attentive to her family and friends with a mother hen attitude. She found painting as a way to express herself and was very naturally gifted and talented. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
A Graveside Committal Service will be held Friday November 23, 2018 at 10:00 AM in the Lyons City Cemetery with Reverend Tommy Anderson officiating. Interment will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the APR Fund for the renovation of the Fellowship Hall c/o St. James UMC at 111 West Lake Drive, Athens GA 30606.
Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Lyons Chapel is in charge of local funeral arrangements.
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