Mrs. Ann Camp Wilkerson

Mrs. Ann Camp Wilkerson Mrs. Ann Camp Wilkerson, 85, of Sylvester, GA died on July 14, 2017 at Willson Hospice House, Albany, GA. Services will be held on Monday, July 17, at Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church in Sylvester with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Mrs. Wilkerson was born April 27, 1932, in Albany to the late Evelyn Warren and Walker Rush Camp. Her entire life, except for three years when her husband was in the Air Force, was spent in Sylvester. Before marriage she attended Valdosta State College and later graduated from San Jose State University in San Jose, CA while her husband was serving there with the Air Force. Upon their return to Sylvester, Mrs. Wilkerson and her husband opened Mileage Oil Company which they owned and operated for 25 years. After years of buying and selling pecans, they built a mechanized pecan shelling plant which became Wilkerson Pecans. They continued the plant operation until their retirement. Mrs. Wilkerson's greatest joys were her family and living and working in her hometown. She was a lifelong member of Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church and served her church in numerous roles. She served on the administrative board, taught Sunday school, and served in various capacities with the United Methodist Women, both locally and at the district level. She had a special calling serving shut-ins through visits, sending cards, and assisting in serving communion in their homes. Mrs. Wilkerson was a loving and supportive wife and mother. In 1987 she was honored by the Sylvester Junior Woman's Club as "Mother of the Year." In addition to being an equal partner with her husband in their businesses she supported him during his tenure as mayor of Sylvester. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkerson loved planning trips and enjoyed seeing many parts of the world during their travels. The family's annual trip to Amelia Island, FL, where she was surrounded by family and friends, was the highlight of the year. Mrs. Wilkerson is survived by daughters, Claudia Wilkerson Parker and her husband, Tommy, of Tifton; Kathryn Wilkerson Wooten and her husband, Laney, of Albany; son, John Lundy Wilkerson and his wife, Cindy, of Flat Rock, NC; grandchildren, Sally Parker McLean and her husband, Alex, St. Simons Island; Cliff Parker, Tifton; Kate Wooten Wilson and her husband, Brock, Commerce; Maggie Wooten, Commerce; great-grandchildren, Parker McLean and Dulaney and Ridley Wilson. Other survivors include her brother, Warren L. Camp of Titusville, FL and brother-in-law, Robert P. Wilkerson of Columbus. Banks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Ann Camp Wilkerson

April 27, 1932 - July 14, 2017