Ethel Mae Wilkinson

Ethel Mae Wilkinson, 82

Ethel Mae Wilkinson of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her residence.

She was born July 17, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Thomas and Ruby Smith; Ethel came here from Hampton, Virginia 40 years ago. She was a retired manager from Blimpy’s Restaurant and was of the Christian faith.

Ethel was preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Brayley; granddaughter, Sarah Davis; and brother, Billy Smith. She is survived by her sons, David Anderson (Shari) of Richmond, Virginia, Joseph Anderson (Lavern) of Doylestown, Ohio; Thomas Anderson of Lake Wales; and Jace Anderson of Indian Town, Florida; sixteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Lakeside Memorial Park in Winter Haven. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com .