WILKES, Mrs. Valerene B., a resident of Coosada, AL, passed January 17, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 12:00 Noon at Union #1 Baptist Church, Titus, AL, Rev. Mark Lennard, officiating. Interment will follow in the Union #1 Baptist Church Cemetery, Titus, AL, McKenzie's Funeral Home Staff, directing.

Mrs. Wilkes will lie in state one hour prior to the service.

The family of Mrs. Valerene B. Wilkes appreciates the support that they have received during their time of bereavement from so many people who knew and loved her. Please keep the Wilkes and Neely Family in your thoughts and prayers.