Rosie Marie

Wilkins

Rosie Marie Hayes Wilkins was born in Coldwater, MS on December 9, 1953 to the late John D. Hayes, Sr. and Garzella Johnson Hayes. Rosie Marie was married to the late James Louis Wilkins, Sr. and to this union they had eight children.

She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, in which she raised some as her own. Our sweet beautiful mother, grandmother, and sister will be deeply missed by everyone who ever knew her.

She was proceeded in death by her oldest daughter, Tracy Lynn Wilkins Gibson and her youngest son, Rodney Bernard Wilkins. She was very saddened by their death; two brother John Eddie Hayes and JD Hayes

She leaves to cherish her memories; her life partner, Amos Caldwell of Coldwater, MS; one daughter, Mary Kay Wilkins of Coldwater, MS; six sons: Brian Wilkins, Christopher Michael Hayes, Gregory Wilkins, James Wilkins, Jason Wilkins of Coldwater, MS and Tony Wilkins (Felicia) of Senatobia, MS. Rosie also leaves five step children: Laretta, Lakeitha, Antonio, Monzo, Anthony, and Trenise who proceeded her in death. She leaves 28 grandchildren, one (Sarhiya) she raised as her own. She leaves behind 7 sister Geraldine Johnson, Mary (Willie) Hunt, Bernice Hayes, Bertha (Occie) White all of Coldwater, Dorothy Thompson and Peraline (Tony) Greenwood of Horn Lake, Sarah Silva of Youngstown Ohio. & 6 brothers James Hayes, Henry 9Rosie) Hayes, George Hayes all of Coldwater, Johnny (Peggy) Hayes of Memphis and Levon (Jackie) Hayes of Florida, 12 great grandchildren; who proceed her in death; and a host of, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.