"Dear Mary Pat, God bless your Mom & your family. I was lucky to have my Mom till she was 80. How lucky you all were to have yours even longer! Maureen Gillespie, '75"
In loving memory of
Julia T. Wilkinson
March 11, 1918 - August 15, 2017
Julia T. Wilkinson, of Upper Dublin, died Tuesday August 15, 2017 at Sunrise of Dresher surrounded by her loving family. She was 99 years old.
Born in Philadelphia on March 11, 1918, Julia was a first generation American born daughter of Irish immigrant parents, Edward and Julia (O'Keeffe) Gallagher. Julia was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, John M. Wilkinson in 1997.
Julia was the caring mother of John M.(Jeanne) Wilkinson of Raleigh, NC; Michael J.(Nancy) Wilkinson of Warrington; Julia W.(Michael) Terlesky of Ambler; Gerald E.(Susan) Wilkinson of Hatboro; Thomas P. Wilkinson of Warminster and Mary Pat (John Thain) Wilkinson of Lafayette Hill She is the proud grandmother of fifteen grandchildren: Suzanne Wilkinson, Jennifer Ritter, Michael Terlesky, Joan Weiss, Kate McGlasson, Julia Anne Legg, John Wilkinson, Patrick Wilkinson, Stephen Terlesky, Tim Wilkinson, M. Jackson Wilkinson, Graham Wilkinson, Tom Wilkinson, Christine Hennigan, Joseph Wilkinson; twenty one great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Julia is the dear sister of Teresa Shields of Havertown, PA.
Julia was a faithful member of Saint Alphonsus Parish in Maple Glen and was a long time member of the Reserve Officers Ladies Auxiliary.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, August 18, after 9:30AM at St. Alphonsus Church, 1565 Temple Drive, Maple Glen, PA. Julia's Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00AM with Rev. Stephen Leva, Pastor as Celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, PA. on Saturday, August 19.
Memorials in Julia's name to Senior Adult Activities Center, 45 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002 www.montcosaac.com or the Wounded Warrior Project
PO BOX 758516 Topeka, KS 66675 www.woundedwarriorproject.org would be appreciated by the family.
Tributes and photos may be shared at www.UrbanFuneralHome.com
Tributes
" To: The family of Julia Wilkinson.....it was a true pleasure to meet..to know... and to love Julia. She was always smiling and so happy and cheerful. My last memory of her was when I was sitting in one of the common areas and Julia was in her wheelchair nearby... singing an Irish melody with a lilting Irish brogue..it made a lasting impression on me and touched my heart. Such a sweet and wonderful lady filled with a special joy. Heaven has a new angel and I have the blessing of having known such a very special lady with an awesome family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her wonderful family. Love and Prayers, Margie Sarsfield (from Sunrise) "
"Hello, Wilkinson Family, Please accept my condolences on the death of Mrs. Wilkinson. I met her while I was a college student with her daughter Julie, and she left an impression of thoroughly enjoying the lively nature of her family's life. I hope you're all telling some good stories about her as part of the funeral activities. Sincerely, Cheryl Knoell "