Phoenix: Margaret J. Wilkinson, 85, of Phoenix, passed away on Friday. Born in Fulton, to her late parents, Margaret E. (Ludington) and Carl E. Morehouse on August 18, 1927. She was a cafeteria manager for Phoenix Central Schools, completing 22 years of service. A member of First Baptist Church, Order of the Eastern Star # 172, Nutrition Site, Senior Citizens, Fancy Hats, all based in Phoenix; the O.C.V.I., Oswego; Pioneer Horseshoe Club, Syracuse.
Predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Harlan F. “Harky” Wilkinson on April 30, 2005; her twin sister, Marjorie J. Schenck on September 19, 2003. Surviving are her children, David H. Wilkinson (Helen Mensinger) of Wayland, NY, Dale A. (Sharon) Wilkinson of Pennellville and Margaret R. (Rod) Sayles of Phoenix, NY; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew.
Calling hours are on Tuesday August 6, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., with a brief O.E.S. # 172 service at 7 p.m., in the Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main St., Phoenix, NY. Services are Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 16 Co. Rt. 57A, Phoenix, NY with Pastor J. Scott McElyea officiating. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners.
Contributions: Phoenix Area Food Pantry, 43 Bridge St., Phoenix, NY 13135, or Friends of Oswego County Hospice, P.O. Box 102, Oswego, NY 13126.