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Pauline "Deucie" Wilkerson

Jan 20, 1934 — Jul 5, 2026

Flora MS

Pauline "Deucie" Wilkerson

A BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT AND UNFORGETTABLE SOUL A BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT AND UNFORGETTABLE SOUL A BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT AND UNFORGETTABLE SOUL Pauline Pauline January 20, 1934 January 20, 1934 January 20, 1934 Wilkerson Wilkerson July 5, 2026 July 5, 2026 July 5, 2026 With hearts filled with love and gratitude, we celebrate the life and legacy of Pauline Wilkerson, who peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the age of 92. A Life of Faith & Family A Life of Faith & Family A Life of Faith & Family Pauline was born on January 20, 1934, to the late Inez Ellis and Louis Young. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with Pleasant Grove M.B. Church, where she began her lifelong walk of faith. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Wilkerson; her parents, Inez Ellis and Louis Young; siblings Bob Ellis, Miller Johnson Sr., Florabell Ellis, Jewel Ellis, Bob Sessions, Sylvester Young, Albert Young, Carey Young, Olivia Strong, Elnora Haralson, and Ozzie Lee Young; and grandsons Andrew Lee Vance and Jerome Demond Wilkerson. She lived a life rooted in faith, love, resilience, and compassion. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, whose greatest joy came from caring for her family. Her home was a place of comfort, wisdom, laughter, and unconditional love. A Legacy of Love A Legacy of Love A Legacy of Love She was known for her gentle spirit, warm smile, unwavering strength, and caring heart. Through her words of encouragement, selfless acts of kindness, and steadfast faith, she left an unforgettable mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. The Heart of Her Home The Heart of Her Home The Heart of Her Home Pauline believed that family was one of God's greatest blessings. She lovingly devoted her life to raising her children and was especially honored to raise her grandson, Tywan Price, as one of her own. Her legacy of faith, sacrifice, and unconditional love will continue to live on through the generations she nurtured. Until We Meet Again Until We Meet Again Until We Meet Again Although our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we find comfort in knowing that Pauline has entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior. Her love will continue to inspire, her faith will continue to guide, and her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant...Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." "Well done, thou good and faithful servant...Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." "Well done, thou good and faithful servant...Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."- Matthew 25:23

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Program for Pauline "Deucie" Wilkerson
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Visitation

Friday, July 10, 2026

3:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church

Mississippi 433, Bentonia, MS 39040

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Funeral Service

Saturday, July 11, 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church

Mississippi 433, Bentonia, MS 39040

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Burial

Saturday, July 11, 2026

12:15 - 12:30 pm (Central time)

Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church

Mississippi 433, Bentonia, MS 39040

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