Joan Wilkes was born on September 1, 1939 and passed away unexpectedly on the evening of January 5, 2021 at the age of 81. She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Jerry Wilkes and her only child, Kathy Wilkes. She lived most of her life in Los Angeles, California. Joan loved being with her family and she enjoyed the times she spent with her husband going to Las Vegas. While in Las Vegas, they enjoyed the times spent with good friends and enjoyed many good laughs and times. One of her passions was to watch western movies. She will be greatly missed and the hole left by her absence is impossible to fill.
Joan also leaves behind one sister in law Elda Wilkes of Tennessee and nieces and nephews.