Mirian Modean Wilkinson

Modean Wilkinson, 81, of Stanton died at her residence on Friday, June 9, 2006. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at 10:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church of Stanton with Rev. Daniel Armstrong, pastor, officiating. Modean was born June 16, 1924 in Knox City, Texas in Haskell County, to Emma Price Wyatt and Robert Wyatt. They came to Martin County in 1927 and farmed in the Courtney Community. She was raised by her sister and brother in law, Robbie and Leland Hedrick after her mother's death in 1928. Modean married George Billy Wilkinson in 1946. They had two children, Don Wilkinson, now deceased and Judy Piotrowski. She became a cosmotologist in 1977 and had her own beauty shop, The Beauty Nook for eleven years. She retired in 1990. Modean was a self-taught seamstress and talented quilter. She was known for her beautiful quilts and sewing. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Stanton. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Piotrowski of Palm Harbor, Florida; three granddaughters; one grandson; three great grandsons; one great granddaughter; two nephews, one niece and many loving friends. The family suggests memorials made to the Martin County Library, P.O. Box 1187, Stanton, Texas 79782. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,