Celebrating the life of
Rachel Davidson Blackwell Wilkes
December 14, 1914 - September 21, 2016
QUITMAN, GA – Rachel Davidson Blackwell Wilkes, age 101, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Savannah, GA.
The daughter of the late Basil Chandos and Lelia Wade Blackwell, she was a native and lifelong resident of Quitman. Mrs. Wilkes was educated in the Quitman Public Schools and Valdosta State College, and for many years she was the Brooks County Librarian. She was a lifetime member of the Quitman United Methodist Church and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Leslie Lamar Wilkes, and by her only sister, Louie Glenn Blackwell Johnson (Herman) of Madison, FL.
Surviving are her son, Dr. Leslie L. Wilkes, Jr. and his wife, Ge-Juan; a grandson, Leslie L. “Lee” Wilkes III and his wife, Lisa Albright Wilkes; and two great-grandsons, Connor Albright Wilkes and Davidson Edward Wilkes, all of Savannah.
A private graveside funeral service will be held in Quitman, GA.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Mrs. Rita Slatus and her staff at Buckingham South for the loving care which they extended to Rachel in the last years of her life.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Quitman United Methodist Church, 501 East Screven St., Quitman, GA 31643 or charity of your choice.
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Jehovah's Witnesses, ,
I am sorry for your loss. Rachel and my paths crossed in many ways. She was a family friend and lived across the street from my parents. I was on the Library Board when she was librarian. Bonnell Holmes
- Bonnell Holmes, Quitman, GA
I will always cherish the fond memories I have of working at the library with Rachel Wilkes and Blanche Harrell when I was a very young girl. May we all rejoice in the celebration of Rachel's life.
- Terry Hunt Stein, Flat Rock, NC
Dr Wilkes and family..im so sorry for your loss..may God give you the strength and comfort during this time..
- Danielle Muthersbaugh, Savannah, ga
Dear Les, Ge-Juan and Family. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
- Jay Hall, Savannah, GA
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Jehovah's Witnesses, ,
I am sorry for your loss. Rachel and my paths crossed in many ways. She was a family friend and lived across the street from my parents. I was on the Library Board when she was librarian. Bonnell Holmes
- Bonnell Holmes, Quitman, GA
I will always cherish the fond memories I have of working at the library with Rachel Wilkes and Blanche Harrell when I was a very young girl. May we all rejoice in the celebration of Rachel's life.
- Terry Hunt Stein, Flat Rock, NC
Dr Wilkes and family..im so sorry for your loss..may God give you the strength and comfort during this time..
- Danielle Muthersbaugh, Savannah, ga
Dear Les, Ge-Juan and Family. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
- Jay Hall, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
