We bid farewell to Olena Pearl Wilkinson in Hayward, California, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 17, 2025 at the age of 92. Olena Pearl touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Olena Pearl Wilkinson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Burley Ralls and Pearl Ralls; her husband Gerald Wilkinson; and her siblings, Doris Jean Cochran and Wayne Ralls of Oklahoma.
She is survived by: her daughter Alicia (Chris Simoni); her grandchildren, Eric, Carey Simoni, Letitia, Brett Zugnoni, Tina and Nick Nobreiga; her daughter Kathy (Lee Barcellos); her grandchildren, Heather Barcellos and Andrea Barcellos; her sons, Glendel Wilkinson and Jason (Karen Wilkinson); her grandchildren, Grant Lawrence, Lacey Lawrence, Beau Wilkinson and Sydney Wilkinson; and her siblings, Bonita Jones and Leon Ralls of Oklahoma. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Peoples Funeral Home (501 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Hanford Cemetery (10500 S 10th Ave, Hanford, CA 93230). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, April 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the First Southern Baptist Church (1207 N 11th Ave, Hanford, CA 93230).
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the First Southern Baptist Church Hanford, the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.