Rita Marie Lee Wilkins

    Rita Marie Lee Wilkins, 62, of 813 NC Hwy 45 North, Merry Hill, NC, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, in Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.

   Mrs. Wilkins was born in Virginia on July 7, 1957, and was the daughter of the late Melvin Lee and Nancy Hawkins Lee Copeland, and the step-daughter of the late Melvin R. Copeland, Sr. She was formerly employed as a cashier, working at Food Lion and The Heritage House Restaurant, both in Windsor.

   Surviving are her husband of 22 years, Lindsay R. Wilkins, and their family, Toya Holley, Kayley Cherry, Kassie Reddick, Toneka Johnson, Lindsay Johnson, Jr., and Tammy Rhea. Also surviving are her brother, Jerry Lee of Merry Hill; and a special friend, Doris Holley.

   A memorial service will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, and will be conducted by the Rev. Carroll Bunch. A private burial will be in the Lee Family Cemetery. Friends may join the family in the funeral home immediately following the chapel service.

   Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.