Wylene Newsome Wilks

December 21, 1935 - May 24, 2017

Mrs. Wylene Newsome Wilks, age 81 of Henagar, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Southern Plantation in Loganville, GA. Funeral service is Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm from Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Hairston officiating. Burial will follow in Henagar Methodist Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Saturday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm until service. She is survived by: Son: Bryan Wilks and wife Tina of Henagar Daughter: Jo Mason and husband Chuck of Loganville, GA Brother: Wayne Newsome and wife Ann of Henagar Sister: Jeannie Wilborn and husband Lanar of Ft Payne Grandchildren: Tyler Mason and wife Ashley, Nicolas Mason and wife Taylor, Zachary Mason and wife Cassidy, Garrett Mason, Jack Wilks, and Cammie Wilks Great Grandchildren: Makinleigh Mason, Karsyn Mason, and Emalynn Mason She is preceded in death by: Husband: Jack Wilks Parents: Cleo and Velma Newsome Infant Grandchild: Matthew Wilks Mrs. Wilks was a dedicated mathematics teacher for 44 years in the public school system. She taught at Ider High School from 1959 until 1979, Dardanelle (Arkansas) middle school from 1979 until 1984, and North Sand Mountain High School from 1984 until her retirement in 2003. She once said, "I like students who want to learn and try." Mrs. Wilks was a faithful member of Henagar Baptist Church, and served as a Sunday School teacher as long as her health would allow. In lieu of flowers family request donations be made to Henagar Baptist Church P O Box 398 Henagar, AL 35978