Nancy Jane Wilkerson

Nancy Wilkerson, resident of Georges Creek in Charleston, passed away on Friday June 28, surrounded by family. Nancy was born on July 19, 1947 in Charleston. She is a 1965 graduate of DuPont High School and continued her studies at Charleston Beauty Academy. On June 2, 1967, she married Daniel Wilkerson and in 1968, they brought Daniel Lee into the world. Nancy began her career as a floral designer in the area. She grew up in Malden and was a member of the Malden Baptist Church. The family moved to Palm Bay, Florida in 1983. Nancy continued her over 20 year career as a floral designer for Palm Bay Florist and Bonn’s Flowers, and was one of the founders of Suntree Florist. Nancy loved crafting, gardening and making jewelry. For many years, she served as a beloved youth mentor and volunteer at church and Genesis House. Nancy lived her life by sharing kindness, love and laughter to all those around her. She dedicated her life to caring for others and selflessly did so, especially her family. Nancy’s family was the most important facet of life to her. Nancy is preceded in death by her father, James D. Parcell; brother, Patrick Parcell; uncle, Ike Rose; and step-father, Francis Ashman. She is survived by her mother, Zula J. Ashman, husband, Daniel Wilkerson, and son, Daniel Lee Wilkerson (Heather McFarland) of Melbourne, Florida. The funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday July 2, 2019, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with Pastor David Jones officiating. The burial will follow at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, with Pastor Rick Wilkinson officiating. A visitation with family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. The online guest book can be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com.