Fay Ellen Wilkerson, 83, of Newton, Texas, passed away January 13th, 2025 at Woodville Heath and Rehabilitation.
She was born December 10, 1941 in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to Daniel and Irma Smith Leewright.
Ms. Wilkerson was a retired school teacher and worked for Newton ISD for many years, where she made an impact on many Newton Eagle graduates lives.
Funeral services for Ms. Wilkerson will be Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 10:00am at Smith Funeral Home in Newton. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00pm until 6:00 pm at the funeral home.
She is preceded in death by her, parents, husband, Marvin J. Wilkerson of 46 Years; and two sisters, Deloris Leewright and Joyce Leewright Logue.
Survivors include son, Jay Wilkerson and wife Shawn of Newton; daughter, Phyllis Richmond and husband Wade of Fate, Texas; grandchildren, Caleb Wilkerson and wife Kelsie of Newton, Texas, Catherine Hughes and husband Luke of Buna, Texas, Noah Wilkerson and wife Anna of Newton, Texas, Dalania Richmond and Hannah Richmond both of Fate, Texas, great grandchildren, Jane, Todd, Avery, Jackson, Maci, Jack, and Kaizen.
Ms. Wilkerson will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.