Gerry Pat Wilkinson

Gerry Pat Wilkinson, 88, passed away, Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Vernon, Arizona. She was born April 29, 1936 in Seymour, Texas, the daughter of Alfred H. “Shorty” Thomas and Ruby A. Sweeden Thomas. She was the widow of Joseph Ray Wilkinson.

Pat worked as an executive secretary in the banking industry most of her life. She loved playing her baby grand piano and could play anything by ear. She cared for her family in the best way and was always there when needed. She loved Christmas and always made it special. She had a big heart and genuinely enjoyed making others happy.

Pat is survived by her daugher, Carla (Robert) Burttram, Vernon; step-son, David (Kay) Manahan, Scottsdale; grandchildren, Shaunne Thacker, Erin Manahan, Kathleen Waldo, great-grandchildren, Madison Thacker, Dyllan Thacker, Novah Burttram, Kane Thacker, Makenzie Waldo, Connor Waldo and sister, LaMoyne Snyder, Fort Worth, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jeremy Burttram and sister, Sharon Elliott, Seymour, Texas.