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Mrs. Laura Mae Wilkes

10/07/1929 - 06/13/2022

Obituary For Mrs. Laura Mae Wilkes

Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Mae Wilkes, 92, of Eutawville, SC, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Unity Missionary Baptist Church, Eutawville, SC, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Reverend Aaron Brown is officiating.

Mrs. Wilkes will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Wilkes passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, in Orangeburg, SC.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Family and friends may visit the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Bonita Garrett McCoy 295 Harvey Lane, Orangeburg or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.

Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions and a mask must be worn when visiting the residence.

Online condolences may be sent to www.simmonsfuneralhome.com


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Beatrice moncrief sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Mrs. Laura Mae Wilkes - June 16, 2022

We love you Mae,Rip. Praying for you Bonita and Sheila. In sympathy with love from Eloise, William & Phyllis, Beatrice, Pernell and Julie and our families

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Our prayers and condolences to Sheila, Bonita & Family. May the peace and comfort of God be with you all. Elizabeth, Jeanie,& Family

My dearest Auntie... I will miss you in the physical but hold closely every memory, every lesson and your spirit of strength. I am comforted knowing that you were welcomed back home to the heaven's by Grandma, your baby sister (your Florence), Timothy, Gary and Lisa. You will forever be "MY SWEETHEART". You will live on in our hearts. Rest in peace with the Lord, your earthly work is done. Love your niece, Charise

My dearest friend Laura Mae, we have so many memories that I will tcherish in my heart. We have been through many things together and oh the good times we had. We raised our children together, we served in Ministry at St Matthews Baptist Church, NY together. You are home now resting in the arms of Our Lord. I am forever grateful for the life God allowed you and allowed me to be part of on this earth. RIP Laura. Sheila & Bonita we mourn your loss with you & your family, use will keep you all in our prayers. Love Elizabeth, Jeanie , Elliott, Ina.

My Dearest Friend Laura Mae. We had shared so many years, so many memories to cherish. We raised our families, we served in Ministry, you were there for me and I was there for you. You are now resting in peace. I am so grateful for the times we have shared, I will always treasure them in my heart. Sheila and Bonita we mourn your loss with you. There is no sorrow that heaven cannot heal, Laura is safe, healed and at peace now. We love you and are praying for you & the family. RIP Laura Mae. Elizabeth & Jeanie Russell, Elliott, Ina.

My dear friend Laura Mae, I am grateful for our lo ng time friendship. We have been through many things together. We raised our children together, we worshipped and served in ministry at St Matthews Baptist Church for many years. I will always keep you in my heart. Until we meet again. RIP, my Sister. Your Friend Always, Liz Russell. Sheila & Bonita may the comfort and peace of God be with you now and in the coming days. There is no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Love Jeanie & Liz.

My Laura Mae: Like a dear aunt, this precious saint has been a part of my family for nearly 60 years! Her legacy is her faith-firmly established, an example for all of us to follow. ..."She has fought the good fight and has finished the race, she has kept the faith..." (II Tim 4:7) Knowing how you loved the Lord Laura Mae, I can only say "Save a Seat for Me" Family, God's Grace Comfort and Peace. Bonnie Kirkland Byrne

Auntie Laura you will be missed love Suggie

Rest in peace auntie Laura a kind and loving person you will be missed

You will be greatly missed. Rest in the arms of The Lord,until we meet again. 🙏

To my second mother Mrs. Laura Mae Wilkes. Thank you for the great talks, laughter and for treating me like a daughter. I will continue praying for your families comfort, during their time of need. You will truly be missed!!

Love,

Stacey Baker

Ms. Laura will be missed greatly by myself and all the residents here at Tyler Restmore #3.... All my love and prayers!!!!!

My condolences to your family Mrs. Laura will truly be missed Virginia Blackshear Tyler Restmore Homes

The love, laughter, and unshakeable faith of Ms. Jefferson lives on in our hearts. Someone as special as a mother is never gone from this world. To Bonita and Sheila: may you still see your mom's smile in your mirror and hear her voice singing in your heart. The New York contingent sends you healing prayers and shoulders to lean on. With love and friendship... Diane Gales and Family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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