Louise Stivers Wilkerson
September 4, 1930 ~ March 29, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the Lexington Park United Methodist Church Lexington Park, MD with Pastor Doug and Lori Hays officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 8, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Louise S. Wilkerson, 82, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly from Washington, DC passed away on March 29, 2013 in Washington, DC. Born on September 4, 1930 in Danville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Sarah O. and Charles E. Stivers. Louise is survived by her children; Michael G. Wilkerson of Washington, DC, Maria T. Harris and Patrick T. Wilkerson both of Lexington Park, MD, 6 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. . Louise is also survived by her siblings; James E. Barden of Durham, NC, Frederic Barden of Los Angeles, CA, and Cedric Barden of Roxboro, NC. Louise attended Tuskegee Institute from 1948 to 1952, graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Education. Louise served in the United States Air Force from June 12, 1952 to November 28, 1959, and earned the Good Conduct Medal. Louise was an Elementary School Teacher at R.R. Moten School in Farmville, VA, Whittier Elementary School in Washington, DC, and an Editorial Assistant for the Congressional Quarterly, Inc. She moved to St. Mary’s County in 2004. Louise enjoyed playing piano/organ for various churches, and organizations, teaching Sunday school, substitute teaching, and teaching piano. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 8, 2013 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the Lexington Park United Methodist Church Lexington Park, MD with Pastor Doug and Lori Hays officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
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“As you stroll through the memories, here’s hoping the reflections of Louise are of the love, peace, hope and joy that she shared as she lived her life.”
“Louise always had a warm smile and a kind word for me. I will miss her but will always know that I was blessed to have known her! What an inspiration she was/is!”
“Louise will be missed by so many at church. Her positive attitude always brightened our mornings. Be comforted in knowing she’ll be waiting for us all with a big hug when we join her.”
“From my family to yours, in this your time of sorrow may God continue to bless and watch over you. I pray that he guide and bring you through this.”
“”Louise was a GREAT person who loved everyone and always keep our grandson Ben in her prayers,We loved her very much and will miss.We know where she is and it is good to know that she will be waiting for us in Heaven with a Big HUGE and a big smile.R.I.P. our dear friend. Love to the family!”
“Michael, Patrick, Maria & Brian our condolences in the lost of Mrs. Wilkerson. She was a beautiful person with a lovely spirit and will be missed. May God continued to bless you all.”
“I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. “
“My heart goes out to you and your Family. Michael as always I am here for you.”
“To Michael and Family, As long as you hold on the the memories, she is never too far away. My heartfelt condolences to the family with love.”
“Hold on to your memories.Your mother is one of God’s many angel’s and is now watching over you, and your family.I’m here for you Patrick Love Tia “
“May the lord bless your family in the lost of mother”
“Louise was so thoughtful to my Mother when she was with hospice. She called every day to tell her she loved her. The Crowe family appreciated this so much as did Mother.(Thea Crowe) They are both in heaven now rejoicing. “
“Our prayers and love are with you all. Mrs. Wilkerson will be be missed. We will miss our surprise/welcoming phone calls from her. We love you, The Gallmons”
“Maria/Patrick, Your mom took us under her wing. She loved working with the children in Vacation Bible School. She was a true friend to our entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“I will miss seeing and speaking with Mrs. Wilkerson when she would come into my job at Arent Fox LLP. She was a wonderful person with a lovely spirit. She will be missed. Nadine Berry”
“To the Wilkerson clan – Michael, Patrick, Maria and Brian. Mrs. Wilkerson was truly loved by many. She was funny and sweet and spoke her mind. My thoughts and prayers will be with you but I’m sure you know she is at peace and will be watching you guys! “
“Louise will be missed by our church members for her kind smile and humor. I am sure she is sitting in the choir of angels in heaven, where she will tell the nearest angel, “I am not really here to sing, I just like to listen to you.””
“What can I say about a sweet and wonderful person. She will be missed but never forgotten. Always Big Sister to me.”
“Patrick and Maria, May God’s love heal your sorrow and His peace replace your heartache with warm loving memories. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memories become your treasure. Praying for friends and family to comfort you, faith to uphold you and loving memories that will heal your hearts.”
“Dear Michael, Patrick and Maria: Please know that you are in our prayers. There is nothing like a mother’s love. Cherish the memories close to your heart and God will see you through. Love. “
” Louise Wilkerson, was a good influence in my life at Whittier Elementary School and a Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. I pray you all experience the blessed comfort that Jesus promised to those who mourn. Fret not, she is resting in the arms of Jesus.”
“On behalf of Rev. Albert Gallmon, Jr. and the Peace Progressive M.B. Church family we send out sympathy to the family. May God Continue to reign over your family.”
“We are sorry for the loss of your mom, but we know she is in a better place watching over us all.”
“Dearest Patrick, Maria, Brian & Michael~ Your Mother (Ms. Wilkerson) as I called her;was such a bright, loving, warm & sweet spirit. I shall always remember the times we shared together. She is at peace now. I know you have many, many, fond memories that you treasure, keep them close to your heart, there she will always be.”
“Patrick & Family: Please accept our sincerest condolences during this very difficult time. Nothing can take away your pain, but you have your beautiful memories. Cherish them. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You now have a very special “Angel” watching over you.”
“Maria, Patrick and Brian: I will always laugh when I think about the straightforward way Ms. Wilkerson spoke her mind. But she spoke her truth and that’s what I loved about her. I will miss her but because I know she knows the Lord, I will see her again. Praying God gives you comfort during this trying time. “
“Louise and I met 20 years ago in Washington Hospital Center. We both had the same type of cancer but on different side of the neck, mine on left hers on right. Through out these years we have remained friends, she met my mother (who is her age) and my grandaughter (Taneshia) she even came to Taneshia’s high school graduation. I will miss her deeply, miss hearing her voice. Love and Be Blessed.”
“Dear Family: Please find comfort in knowing a part of Ms. Louise will always live on in all who she has touched. Through all the fond memories she will be in our hearts forever.”
“Mrs. Wilkerson will always be remembered with much love from myself and my family. She would always call us with kindness, a joyful word as well as a word of prayer. We have thought of her as a part of our family and we send our sincere condolences. May God continue to bless and keep you.”
“Louise will always be remembered as the proper lady she always was. Such a gentle spirit, kind heart and infinite faith! She will be greatly missed. My condolences to her family, who always took such loving care of her. May God hold you in His Light until all your shadows fade. “
“Dearest Maria, Patrick and Brian and Michael: May God Bless you all during this time. You’ve watched over, loved and charished Mom throughout these years. She has now gone on to be with the Angels. We’ll all remember her as an Angel while here on earth. Stay strong.”
“I will never forget the love that Louise showed to both me and my daughter. The phone calls on Sunday afternoon to congratulate Alyssa in her singing, or just to see where we were that Sunday morning. I have no doubt that Louise is in Heaven and we will see her again one day. Love and prayers to the entire family. “
“My thoughts and especially my prayers are with all of you at this time. May God comfort you and shower you with His blessings. God blessed Louise and I with a friendship and love that endured from our childhood. I shall miss our frequent conversations on the telephone and just knowing that she was there. I am at peace for she has completed her earthy journey and now rest for all eternity with God.”
“Your life is such a loving memory to us all. We will always remember the warmth of your smile, humor and the precious times we spent together. We will hold you forever in our hearts–A queen on the musical notes of a sunset. Love, Ibrahim, Carole and all the family”
“To the entire Wilkerson family our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God’s rich love bring you much comfort and peace. Hold on to the dear and precious memories you have your mother, grandmother; and great-grandmother. God Bless you.”
“Louise was such a gracious and loving person. I loved to talk to her because she always lifted my spirits and was such a music lover. I’m blessed to have known her.”
“May your mom rest in peace. “
“Hello Patrick and Maria, I am truly sorry for your loss. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort in your time of such sorrow God Bless “
“I will miss Miss Louise, she was the sweetest most gentle lady I have ever met. We had great conversations about Jesus and I felt she was really my friend. I will miss her. God be with youand your entire family as I know He will.”
“To be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord! She is with her King!”