Frances M. Wilkins' Obituary
Frances M. Wilkins (nee Mullen) of Edgewater Park, NJ passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the age of 84.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, Fran was the beloved wife of Linford F. Wilkins for 65 years. Once married, Fran and Lin moved to Alaska for two years, and eventually settled in Edgewater Park. Fran was the loving mother of Keith Wilkins and daughter-in-law Fiorella of Mount Laurel, Jeff Wilkins and Nory of Villas, and devoted and caring grandmother of Cody (Erin), Shawn, Hannah, Jeff, Nicole and Zachary. Fran is survived by her sister, Patricia, and brother, Donald.
Fran was an employee of the Edgewater Park School District for 32 years, and enjoyed retirement for over 20 years. She was an active member of St. Joseph’s Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister as well as a lecture for over 50 years. Fran was a counselor for the Burlington County Juvenile Conference Committee for 10 years as well as a member of the Senior Advisory Committee for Edgewater Park. She was a dedicated poll worker for Edgewater Park for over 20 years, and a member of the Burlington County Republican Women’s Club.
Fran loved spending time with her grandchildren and pets. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending the summers in her backyard, where she tended to her garden and swam in her pool. Fran was a talented painter, and she enjoyed traveling with Lin all over the country.
Gathering of friends and family will occur from 7-9 pm on Thursday, November 5 at Givnish Funeral Home 1200 Route 130 N Cinnaminson, NJ. Facial covering and social distancing will be observed. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 6 at St. Joseph’s Church at 805 Warren Street, Beverly, NJ at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at Monument Cemetery in Edgewater Park, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Burlington County Animal Shelter in Westampton, NJ.
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