18 November 1945 - 8 September 2022 Sylvia Sue (Russ) Wilkinson was born November 18, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas to Daniel and Polly Russ. She attended school in Happy, then in Stinnett, Texas, where she was a twirler in the Stinnett Rattler Band. She attended First Baptist Church of Stinnett where she achieved the honor of "Queen with a Scepter" in the Girl's Auxiliary. After her family moved to Abilene, Texas, Sue became a twirler for the Abilene High Eagle Band. Upon graduation from Abilene High School, she attended Texas Woman's University in Denton and received a B.S. degree in Home Economics in 1968, then received an RE in Library Science in 2002. She was also named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and was a member of Philomathia literary social club. During the summer of 1968, she worked in Yellowstone National Park for the Hamilton Stores in Fishing Bridge Village. Sue began her teaching career in the fall of 1968, in Plano, Texas where she taught Home Economics at Plano High School. Sue married Lt Thomas Paul Wilkinson, Jr. on June 28, 1969, in Abilene, Texas. Their career assignments took them to South Dakota, California, Alabama, Nebraska, and North Dakota then finally Fort Worth, Texas where Sue became a librarian for FWISD until retirement in 2004. In December 2010, Sue and Paul moved to Blue Skies of Texas. They became members of First Baptist Church, San Antonio and then later Air Force Village I Protestant Chapel. Sue and Paul traveled the world extensively and enjoyed experiencing the culture, art, customs, food, and beauty of the many destinations they visited. Sue walked in sunshine wherever she went. She loved to decorate anything and everything, but she especially loved to create elaborate table settings, and to prepare her own recipes to serve her guests. She was especially gifted in accessorizing her apparel with beautiful hats which she wore with a unique flair. She loved people and loved to hear the story of every person she encountered. She went out of her way to befriend and enrich the lives of everyone she met with the «joie de vivre" (joy of life) that surrounded her. Her greatest accessory was her smile. Sue is survived by Thomas Paul Wilkinson Jr., her husband of over 53 years; their daughters, Heather Lyn Myers and her husband Ed, and Tiffany Paige Hayes and her husband Chris. Sue is survived by 3 grandchildren, Gabrielle Rochelle Myers, Paul LeRoy Myers, and Sarah-Anne Michelle Myers. Also surviving her are her sister, Pamela Russ Paddock; and sister-in-law, Glenda Wilkinson McCormack, and sister-cousin, Barbara Whorton-Farley. Sue has two living Aunts, numerous cousins and is survived by 2 nephews, 1 niece and numerous friends. Per her wishes, a Graveside Service will be held privately. MEMORIAL SERVICE THURSDAY OCTOBER 13, 2022, 10:00 A.M. BLUE SKIES OF TEXAS EAST MAIN CHAPEL. Memorial Reception to follow in the Legacy Room. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Texas Baptist Men 5351 Cantron Drive Dallas, TX 75227. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com Arrangements with PORTER LORING MORTUARY1101 McCULLOUGH AVE. SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212 – (210) 227-8221