Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Hargrove-Wilkerson

April 20, 1939 - March 10, 2016

Ann Elizabeth Hargrove Wilkerson was born on April 20, 1939 to the late Charlie and Lizzie Hargrove in Manson, North Carolina. God called her home from labor to reward on March 10, 2016. Ann completed her high school education at the Henderson Institute, Henderson North Carolina in 1956. She migrated with the family to Philadelphia. Ann started her employment at the Will's Eye Hospital in 1957, working in central processing and sterilization for 44 years, retiring in 2001. Soon after moving to Philadelphia, Ann joined New Salem Baptist Church and served on several ministries over the years. She served on the usher board for many years until her health began to fail. In 1959 Ann was blessed with a son, Maurice Hargrove. He was the joy of her life. He loved his mother dearly and was her caretaker until she was called to be with the Lord. Ann met and married James Wilkerson in1961. James preceded her in death. Ann leaves to mourn her passing: a devoted son Maurice, one granddaughter, Torahna, four great-children, Crimsyn, Elias, Emanuel, and Israel., one sister Cynthia, two brothers, Charles Jr,(Portia), LarrySr. (Joyce), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Recognition goes out to Aneesah and Antoniette Rhodes who lovingly provided care to Ann during her lenghthy illness. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and forever more. Psalms 121:5 Sleep on Ann, take your rest! We loved you, but God loved you best. Please keep the Hargrove and Wilkerson family in your thoughts and prayers!