Willetta M. Walklett

Willetta M. Walklett

Willetta “Billie” Walklett, 88, of Wilmington, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Billie was married to her loving husband, the late Thomas “Jim” Walklett, for over 60 years who passed away on May 3, 2016. Billie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker who enjoyed being a sports fan.

Billie is survived by 5 children and their spouses, Sharon Kukich (Nicholas), Thomas Jr. (Sharon), Terrence, Todd (Denise) and Trent (Michele). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Travis, Trevor, Ashley, Terrence Jr., Kaci, Karlee, Kassy, Makena, Devyn, Natalie and Liam. Also Jim’s brother Harry Walklett.

A viewing and Funeral Service for friends will be held on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. The viewing will be from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, the Funeral Service from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Followed by a reception for all at 7:00 PM at 2230 Inwood Road, Wilmington DE 19810.

A Spouse of a Military Veteran Service, open to all, will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Rd, Bear, DE 19701. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Billie’s memory to St, Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by visiting www.stjude.org.