Frances J. Wilkins

Frances J. Wilkins, 79, of Oak Harbor passed away Tuesday December 15, 2009 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born on May 24, 1930 in Port Clinton to Orland and Edith Austin Floro and was a lifetime resident of the Toussaint area. On May 21, 1948 at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Clinton she married Calvin W. Wilkins, and he preceded her in death on October 17, 2003. Frances worked for many years in Port Clinton at the LK Motel and the Island House. Along with her husband, she helped run Wilkins Landing Marina for a great number of years. She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor, John A. Fader American Legion Post #114 Auxiliary, Oak Harbor, V.F.W. Post #8732 Auxiliary, Oak Harbor, and the Oak Harbor Chapter of T.O.P.S. for many years. She enjoyed vacationing with her husband and family in Las Vegas, Branson, MO, and Pigeon Forge. She also enjoyed having a huge picnic every year in July at their home. She was an avid country music fan. She will be remembered most by her family for her iron strong will, strength, and determination. She will be sadly missed by her son: Edward Wilkins of Florida, daughter: Marie Bentrim of Denver, CO; sons: Ray Dolly Wilkins and Paul Suzanne Wilkins both of Oak Harbor; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister: Katherine Harder; and brother: Jerry Floro. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers: Chuck and Bob, sisters: Marge, Vivian, and Marcella, and infant son: Donald. Visitation will be Thursday December 17, 2009, from 2-8 p.m., with family present from 2-4 6-8 p.m., at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home Crematory, Oak Harbor. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Friday December 18, 2009 at the funeral home with Reverend David Tinker officiating. Interment will be in Rusha Cemetery, Oak Harbor. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to Judy and PeeWee Anderson and Kathi Jones, for their loving care, strength, and devotion throughout Frances illness.