Gayanne E. Wilkin

Gayanne E. Wilkin, nee Essex, age 76, of St. John, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Beloved wife of David C. Wilkin. Devoted mother of Jonathan (Dawn) Wilkin and Susanna (Andrew) Dozier. Proud grandmother of Ashley and Amber Dozier. Preceded in death by her parents Clayton and Veva Essex. Visitation Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN 46311. Funeral service Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church (704 Joliet St. Dyer, IN) with Rev. Randy Payne officiating. Interment Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at Wilkin Cemetery – Crawford County, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. (225 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60601) appreciated.