Viola Wilkins, 80, of Rougemont, North Carolina went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 4, 2026 surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home. She was born on June 15, 1946 in Rougemont, NC to the late Rainey and Bessie Bowen.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard M. Wilkins, Sr.: their son Leonard M. Wilkins, Jr. and grandson, Alex "Puff" Wilkins.  

Mrs. Wilkins was a faithful member of Red Mountain Baptist Church in Rougemont, NC for 80 years. Over those years, she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She dearly loved her church family and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Viola enjoyed gardening and tending to her beautiful flowers. She always looked forward to going to the mountains for a peaceful retreat. What she loved most of all was time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Mrs. Wilkins will be remembered as a Godly woman, with a generous heart and loving soul. She always put others’ first and selflessly helped anyone in need. She was a hero and best friend to her daughter and son. Viola will be deeply missed by everyone blessed to have known her.

Mrs. Wilkins is survived by her son, Frank Wilkins (Dawn); daughter, Wendy Batten (Chuck); sisters, Delora Roberts, Norma Jean Bowen and Gail Bowen; grandchildren, Summer Wilkins, Frank Wilkins-Montaire (Alysha St. Angelo-Montaire); Ashley Wilkins, Blessing Wilkins, Nicholas Batten and Lucas Batten; great grandchildren, Jaden Mitchell, Ruby Wilkins and Leonard J. Wilkins and numerous other loving family members and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Red Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, 1322 Red Mountain Rd., Rougemont, NC 27572. Pastor Dave Pryor will officiate.

Flowers are acceptable.