Carmen Angela Pagliarullo Wilkins, 76, of Savannah, GA passed away at her home on January 31, 2022 after a long illness.
Carmen was born in Boston, MA on April 20, 1945. At the age of 2, she moved to Savannah where she resided for the remainder of her life graduating from Savannah High School.?? A devoted mother, she served on the PTA for many years at her children's school. She also enjoyed teaching Sunday school.
Carmen's greatest love was her family. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy.?? She enjoyed watching sports on TV, particularly the Braves.?? She loved her puzzle books, collected Coca Cola memorabilia, and Christmas and the beach were two of her favorite things.?? She will be remembered for the way she loved her family and her tremendous sense of humor.?? Her spot-on imitations of Carol Burnett will bring laughter to those who loved her for many years to come.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Wilkins, Jr., children Charles 'Tr??' Wilkins, III (Jenny) and Tasha Stenzel, grandchildren Izzy, Chip, Jackson, Julia, and Graham, sisters Donna Pagliarullo and Tori Skinner and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmine and Frances Pagliarullo, and her granddaughter, Catie Wilkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice Savannah (
www.hospicesavannah.org
) or CURE Childhood Cancer (
www.curechildhoodcancer.org
).
A memorial service will be held at a later date.