Dorothy Gene May Wilkins

Dorothy Gene May Wilkins, 85, of Smackover died Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado. She was born June 8, 1928 in Bearden, Arkansas. She married George T. Wilkins, of Bearden, June 6, 1969. He preceded her in death along with her parents, Eddie May and Lois Stroupe May; daughter, Jimmie Pickett; granddaughter, Wendy Pennington; three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her son, Garry Strickland and wife Belinda of Smackover; daughters, Candy Morris and husband Carl of San Antonio, TX, Linda Evans and husband Gary of Junction City, Sandra Carman of Decatur, TX. Also left to cherish her memory are her numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren who will miss their Mamaw Dorothy. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Friday at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Hampton with Rev. Mark Stratton officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentofuneralhome.net .