Angie Lee Britton-Wilkins

Angie Lee Britton Wilkins, affectionately known by some as Tiny, and by her grandchildren as Nana, was born on March 16, 1929 in Jackson, Mississippi. She was the eldest of nine children born to Ethel Marie and Pleas Britton. Angie attended Lenner High School in Jackson, Mississippi and moved to Chicago, Illinois in her early 20's where she later graduated from Lydia Adams Beauty College in Chicago, Illinois. Angie was noted for her excellent work in upscale salons in Highland Park and other areas on the Northshore. During her retired years she used her cosmetology skills occasionally in salons in Hyde Park on the south side of Chicago. In additional to her outstanding professional work in the beauty industry, Angie was noted for her excellent cooking and catering skills. Her greens and brisket were the best bar none. Her hobbies and passion included maintaining several stalls at flea markets around the city, home decorating and creating floral arrangements. She had an exceptional artistic eye when it came to hanging pictures and artwork. She could look at a series of pictures and painting and tell you exactly how they should be hung on a given wall or in a particular space. Her creativity also extended to her style of dress and grooming. Her small 4’11" frame was always immaculately clothed, and she kept 10 perfectly manicured nails which she had no problem letting you know that they were 100% her own natural nails. Angie was fun and friendly with everyone she met, and you could count on getting a good story or experience from her. Most importantly in addition to her professional skills and hobbies, Angie’s greatest passion was her love of the truth and preaching about the good news of God's Kingdom. As a dedicated servant in the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 39 years, Angie spent many hours in the ministry sharing the scriptures. Her favorite Scripture was 1 John 4:8 "Whoever does not love has not come to know God, because God is love." She always signed the memo line of every check she wrote with the words, “For God is love.” She was also noted for quoting Daniel 2:44 and when one of the friends died she would reference John 5:28-29 and say, “they are up for the resurrection.” Sister Wilkins was faithful to the end. On June 22, 2017, in South Holland, Illinois, Angie Lee Wilkins fell asleep in death and is now in Jehovah’s memory waiting for the resurrection. Angie was preceded in death by her parents: Marie and Pleas; four siblings: Allen Ray Britton, Walthall Britton, Pleas Britton Jr. and James Field Britton; one son: Robert Britton Pace. Her first marriage to Roy Commodore Taft Pace produced three daughters: Barbara Ann Pace-Moody, Ether Marie Pace Menezes and Frances Verenetta Pace Bowman (Michael). Her second marriage to Walter Lee Wilkins produced one daughter: M. Jorie Wilkins Gage, affectionately known as Baby Jean (Darryl). Angie is also survived by eight grandchildren: Michell Marie Roberts, Parrish Moore (Paul), Angela Pace-Moody, Corey Danyel Rush (Clearice), Alisia Marie Rodgers (Brian), Tanis Michelle Roberts, Sandra Juliann Gloria Angie Marie Menezes and Darryl Gage II; eight great grandchildren: Paige Moore, Asa Mahalallel Brown, Paul Moore, Isis Marie Perry, Michael Marie Nicholes, Cailyn A’mi Rush, Camrie Danielle Rush and Josiah Ben Sayyid Rodgers; four siblings: Geraldine Britton Michael, Arthur Lee Britton (Ella Pearl), Mary Virginia Britton Mosby (Robert) and Ivory Earl Britton (Liza); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and special friends.

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Angie Lee Britton-Wilkins

March 16, 1929 - June 22, 2017