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Celebrating the life of

Kathleen Rossiter Wilkes

March 14, 1950 - December 10, 2012

Kathleen Rossiter Wilkes

Kathleen "Kathy" Rossiter Wilkes, 62, died on Monday, December 10, 2012.

She was born in Savannah, GA and attended Savannah High School. She lived most of her life in Savannah, but most recently in Flowery Branch, GA near Atlanta.

Mrs. Wilkes was the Deputy Chief Appraiser for Chatham County for 18 years, as well as a Staff Appraiser for Gwinnett County, GA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James C. and Mary Dowling Rossiter, and her brother, Robert E. Bobby Rossiter. She is survived by her husband, Darrel W. Wilkes of Savannah, GA; her son, Larry Wilkes and daughter-in-law, Jackie Wilkes; her daughter, LeeAnne Wilkes Brown Newton and son-in-law, Fred Newton; grandson, Ross Newton; brothers, James C. Rossiter, Jr. and William Rossiter and her loving cousin, Terry Rossiter Harvey.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2012 and from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, Savannah, GA.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, Savannah, GA.

Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be, James C. Rossiter, Jr., James C. Rossiter, III, William D. Rossiter, John Patrick Rossiter, Sr., John Patrick Rossiter, Jr., and David P. Anderberg.

Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.

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Darrell, I am saddened to hear this morning of your loss. I pray the Lord will fill that missing place in your heart with His grace and love. I seem to think of you from time to time, remembering simpler times past. May the Lord bless and keep you. Bob

- Bob O'Reilly, montgomery, GA

We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

- Amanda Taylor & Randy Boehringer, Pace, FL

I am so sorry to hear of you loss. Kathy and I worked together at Gwinnett Tax Assessor and started going thru cancer and chemo at the same time. She was a true fighter and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.

- Gail Bunn, Lawrenceville, GA

To the Wilkes Family: So sorry to hear about Kathy. She was a wonderful person and a great influence in my life and career. She's in our thoughts. Chris & Donna Lynn

- Christopher & Donna Lynn, Richmond, VA

Sorry for your loss. She was a great co-worker.

- Matt Herrington, Cumming, GA

Hi Buddy, I have missed You and Kathy and the good times we had at Bell's Landing. Thinking of You and your family.

- jake smith, savannah, GA

This lovely woman will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends and my deepest sympathy.

- Tara Hollingsworth, Loganville, GA

I truly enjoyed working with Kathy, she was a great manager to have and I will sincerely miss her. My prayers go out to her family and friends, please allow God to grant you some comfort in this difficult time.

- Cindy Collins, Lawrenceville, GA

Kathy was/is one of my all time favorite people ever. I was fortunate enough to work with Kathy at Gwinnett and she and I shared a common perspective. We had so many great converstaions about work and life. I was lucky to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

- Steve Watson, Gainesville, GA

Darrel, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Harbor Marine & Associates

- Erin Cleveland, Flowery Branch, GA

Kathy was such a wonderful lady. I enjoyed working with her at Gwinnett County. Prayers going out to all of you.

- Damaras Masters, Dacula, GA

Darrel, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

- Connie Page, Gainesville, GA

I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was a wonderful woman who never shrank from speaking her mind. I enjoyed working with her, although for far too short a time. I have always had great respect for her and will remember her with great affection. Philippians 1:3

- Cathie Crozier, Grayson, GA

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

- Port and Kim Raulston, Chattanooga, TN

Dear Darrel, Larry & family, Dennis & I were shocked to hear of Kathy's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all thru this difficult time. May she rest in peace. Lita & Dennis Champagne

- Lita Champagne, Lawrenceville, GA

I wanted to send my prayers to you. Rev.21:4. May god be with you.

- Annie, , GA

So sorry to hear that sweet Kathy is gone. I just can't believe it. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.

- Cathy Grady Stephens, Savannah, GA

I worked with Kathy at the Board of Assessors in Chatham County for many years. I pray for the repose of her soul, and strength and comfort for the family. God does all things for the good of His children. Carol Osborne.

- Carol Osborne, savannah, GA

I worked with Kathy at the Tax Assessor's Office for many years. She was a very friendly, helpful person. I was sorry to hear of her passing. May God be with the family in their time of sorrow.

- Allene Prall, Savannah, GA

Darrel, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of such great loss.

- Leslie DeSimone, Athens, GA

Darrel - I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.

- Tracy Coker, Athens, GA

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY

- Gary and Doris Bailey, buford, GA

Darrel, I was so saddened to read of Kathy's death. I will always remember all the fun times at the 'projects', Bells Landing. I will cherish those memories forever. I was hoping to see you two move back again and to make more memories. She was a special lady! Know that you are in my prayers. Love, Sam

- Louise, Savannah, GA

Darrell, I am saddened to hear this morning of your loss. I pray the Lord will fill that missing place in your heart with His grace and love. I seem to think of you from time to time, remembering simpler times past. May the Lord bless and keep you. Bob

- Bob O'Reilly, montgomery, GA

We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

- Amanda Taylor & Randy Boehringer, Pace, FL

I am so sorry to hear of you loss. Kathy and I worked together at Gwinnett Tax Assessor and started going thru cancer and chemo at the same time. She was a true fighter and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.

- Gail Bunn, Lawrenceville, GA

To the Wilkes Family: So sorry to hear about Kathy. She was a wonderful person and a great influence in my life and career. She's in our thoughts. Chris & Donna Lynn

- Christopher & Donna Lynn, Richmond, VA

Sorry for your loss. She was a great co-worker.

- Matt Herrington, Cumming, GA

Hi Buddy, I have missed You and Kathy and the good times we had at Bell's Landing. Thinking of You and your family.

- jake smith, savannah, GA

This lovely woman will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends and my deepest sympathy.

- Tara Hollingsworth, Loganville, GA

I truly enjoyed working with Kathy, she was a great manager to have and I will sincerely miss her. My prayers go out to her family and friends, please allow God to grant you some comfort in this difficult time.

- Cindy Collins, Lawrenceville, GA

Kathy was/is one of my all time favorite people ever. I was fortunate enough to work with Kathy at Gwinnett and she and I shared a common perspective. We had so many great converstaions about work and life. I was lucky to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

- Steve Watson, Gainesville, GA

Darrel, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Harbor Marine & Associates

- Erin Cleveland, Flowery Branch, GA

Kathy was such a wonderful lady. I enjoyed working with her at Gwinnett County. Prayers going out to all of you.

- Damaras Masters, Dacula, GA

Darrel, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

- Connie Page, Gainesville, GA

I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was a wonderful woman who never shrank from speaking her mind. I enjoyed working with her, although for far too short a time. I have always had great respect for her and will remember her with great affection. Philippians 1:3

- Cathie Crozier, Grayson, GA

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

- Port and Kim Raulston, Chattanooga, TN

Dear Darrel, Larry & family, Dennis & I were shocked to hear of Kathy's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all thru this difficult time. May she rest in peace. Lita & Dennis Champagne

- Lita Champagne, Lawrenceville, GA

I wanted to send my prayers to you. Rev.21:4. May god be with you.

- Annie, , GA

So sorry to hear that sweet Kathy is gone. I just can't believe it. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.

- Cathy Grady Stephens, Savannah, GA

I worked with Kathy at the Board of Assessors in Chatham County for many years. I pray for the repose of her soul, and strength and comfort for the family. God does all things for the good of His children. Carol Osborne.

- Carol Osborne, savannah, GA

I worked with Kathy at the Tax Assessor's Office for many years. She was a very friendly, helpful person. I was sorry to hear of her passing. May God be with the family in their time of sorrow.

- Allene Prall, Savannah, GA

Darrel, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of such great loss.

- Leslie DeSimone, Athens, GA

Darrel - I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.

- Tracy Coker, Athens, GA

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY

- Gary and Doris Bailey, buford, GA

Darrel, I was so saddened to read of Kathy's death. I will always remember all the fun times at the 'projects', Bells Landing. I will cherish those memories forever. I was hoping to see you two move back again and to make more memories. She was a special lady! Know that you are in my prayers. Love, Sam

- Louise, Savannah, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200