Barbara Jean Wilkes

July 11, 1935 - June 25, 2016

Barbara Jean (Smith) Wilkes 80 years of Passaic, N.J. returned to God's loving arms on June 25, 2016 at Hamilton Plaza Nursing Home of Passaic, NJ. She was born to the late Walter Smith and Colossie Gregory on July 11, 1935 in Pacolet, S.C. Ms. Barbara resided in East Orange, NJ for 6 years, relocating in Passaic, NJ where she lived for over 50 years. She was a faithful member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church of Passaic, NJ; where she was member of Usher Board and Choir. She was Teacher at Guidence Guild Nursery for over thirty years, and Rainbow Day Care of Passaic, NJ for fifteen years, retiring in 2001 also worked at Babyland in Newark for two years. Ms Barbara leaves to cherish in her memories Her husband James Wilkes - Passaic, NJ Her Children Walter Sanders - Passaic, NJ Gwen Brinson Passaic, NJ Jacqueline Sanders - Orange, NJ Cherie Freeman - Passaic, NJ Thelma Sanders - Clifton, NJ Betty Wilkes - Passaic, NJ Joseph Wilkes - Passaic, NJ. Her Brother Joseph Smith - New York, NY Her Sister Carolyn Gilliam -South Carolina She also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, God-children and friends She is preceded by Two Children Janice Feaster (1995) James Wilkes (2001) Three Sisters Sally Zacary Thelma Greenridge Ida McCoy One Brother Robert Smith grandchild Chatigua Feaster Funeral Arrangements by The Madonna Multinational Home for Funerals (973) 777-6011 . To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Barbara Jean Wilkes, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.