Betty Arlette Wilkinson (7 Dec 1919 - 24 Feb 2016)

Wilkinson (nee Hands) Betty
Wife of the late Robert Wilkinson, Mum of the late Peter Clarke, Keith and Kim, Nan of Denise, Michelle, Stevie and Tyler. Great Nan of Zoe, Bradley, Sophie and Emma.
Passed peacefully away in George Eliot hospital on 24th February 2016 aged 96 years.
Past member of Roots and Coventry swimming clubs.
The funeral service will take place at the Heart of England crematorium Nuneaton on Wednesday 16th March 2016 at 12 noon. By request family flowers only please, donations may be given on the day or via Betty`s memorial website www.funeralzone.co.uk for the Royal Variety Charity, all enquiries c/o the Cooperative funeralcare 10 High street Bedworth CV12 8NF Tel 02476 314823

Mum had a very varied and fulfilling life in the 30's and right through the 2nd world war and beyond she trod the boards with the likes of Harry Secombe and Tommy cooper. She was an amazing singer who had the oppotunity to go to America which she decided to stay at home with my dad. She was pround of ALL 3 of her children an everything they acheived. Mum played darts way into her 90's mind you the safest place latterly was prob in front of the board! she loved being with her team mates they all fussed over her. Mum had many friends both from her youth and enjoyed catching up with them, but 1 friend she spent most of her time with since moving into her bungalow in 1954 was Eileen she went on lots of holidays with her and believe me there were lots of stories i am sure Eileen will been keen to tell. She loved spending time with her family and looked forward to spending time with Keith and Ann and loved their visits and going to them for Christmas. My children Stevie and Tyler came along after mum and dad had retired so they became baby sitters which they adored and they became their Life, Stevie and Tyler worshiped them and will miss their Nan dearly. One thing mum will always be remembered for is the voice of swimming parents her "move Kim" could be heard in swimming pools up and down the country. Finally will miss my mum terribly there is now a void in my life. R.I.P Mum

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