Mozelle Wilkinson, 81, of Tenaha, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at her residence. Ms. Wilkinson was born on April 26, 1927 in San Augustine to Hezzie Wagstaff and Dora Williford Wagstaff. She loved to quilt and was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 14, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Danny Dodson officiating. Interment will follow in the Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.

Pallbearers for Ms. Wilkinson will be Tommy Lee Amburn, Wesley Diamond, Tommy Joe Wilkinson, Dusty Cooper, Matthew Risinger, and Tommy Price. Honorary Pallbearers will be Allen Paul Shoemaker, Phillip Cooper and Roy D. Lane.

Survivors include:

Daughters:
Cindy Sanders & husband Mike of Center
Manuela Shoemaker & husband Bobby of Tenaha
Shirley Amburn & husband Tommy of Center
Imogene Granton of Tenaha

Sons:
Tommy Wilkinson & wife Maryland of Tenaha
Kenneth Wilkinson & wife Sheila of Pineland, Louisiana
Alton Wilkinson & wife Karen of Center

Thirteen Grandchildren

Sixteen Great Grandchildren

Thirteen Great Great Grandchildren

Special Nephew, Roy D. Lane of Tenaha

Special Friends, "Dock" & Fannie Watson of Tenaha

Also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Tommy Mitchell Wilkinson
Parents, Hezzie Wagstaff & Dora Williford Wagstaff
Sisters: Arena Williams, Vera Hightower, Lucy Lane, Jessielee McGee & Laverne Byley
Brothers: Johnny Wagstaff, Cecil Wagstaff