Mary Louise "Madea" Wilkins gained her wings on Friday, September 27th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the age of 85. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Rev. Ellis Wilkins; daughters, Connie Wilkins of Milwaukee, Chyrel (Rev. Clarence) Thornton, and Cynthia and Charlotte Wilkins all of Little Rock, seven siblings, 21 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her homegoing celebration will be held on Saturday, October 12th at 11 a.m. at Douglas Chapel Baptist Church, 969 Smackover Hwy., El Dorado, Ark. Visitation from 9-11 a.m. Final interment at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 Battery, Little Rock, Ark.

Published October 11, 2019