Flora Malnati Wilkinson's Obituary
Flora Wilkinson (Flo) 104, formerly of Barre, VT, died Saturday, November 5, 2022 at her residence in Bradenton, FL after a brief illness with her son and daughter by her side.
Flora was born August 10, 1918 in Barre, VT, the daughter of Adolfo Malnati, and Teresa (Ferri) Malnati.
Flora and Robert Wilkinson were married April 18, 1937 and lived in Montpelier, VT where they made their home and raised their family. In 1964, they moved to Barre, VT. Flora was an excellent bowler and dancing was her life. When they retired, they moved to Gulfport, FL. She become very active playing cards and bocce; winning several metals. Flora was known for her dancing and taught many people in the community center.
She is predeceased by her husband, Wilkie (11/7/1998) and her son, Gordon Wilkinson, Craftsbury, VT (7/17/2017). Flora is survived by her two children, Ronald Wilkinson and wife, Gloria of Bradenton, FL and Sandra Wilkinson Maxham and husband, Wendell of Palmetto, FL; her grandchildren, Annette Wilkinson Couillard, Kevin Wilkinson, Robert Maxham, Christine Maxham, Michael Wilkinson, Lynn Wilkinson Griswald as well as great and great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held in Vermont at a later date.
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