Nina Ann Wilkey

January 31, 1942 - February 27, 2017

Nina Wilkey Dayton Nina Ann (Colbaugh) Wilkey, age 75 of Dayton, passed away early Monday morning, February 27, 2017. She was born in Dayton on January 31, 1942 to the late Ray and Minnie (Shadden) Colbaugh. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lester Wilkey. Nina lived in Dayton for most of her life, having graduated with the Rhea Central High Class of 1959, she went on to marry Charles and raise a family together. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and was a care giver for many people. Nina attended Corvin Road Baptist Church and was also a long time member of New Union Baptist Church. Nina is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Randy) Thompson of Scottsboro, AL, her son, Rev. Timothy (Gina) Wilkey of Dayton, and her seven grandsons—Blake (Yee Won) Wilkey of Chattanooga, Brendon, Brody, Branson, and Baylor Wilkey, all of Dayton; in addition to Cody (Danielle) Thompson and Zach (Robin) Thompson of Scottsboro, AL. She is also survived by her great-grandson, Memphis Thompson of Scottsboro, AL, and her brother, Warren (Margaret) Colbaugh of Dayton. A funeral service for Nina will be held Tuesday at 4:00pm in the funeral home chapel with her son, Rev. Tim Wilkey and Rev. Steve James officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Spring City Memorial Gardens. Please share your memories of Nina in her online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com. Contributions may be made in Nina’ memory to the Arthritis Foundation. The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home, where they will receive friends Tuesday at 2:00pm.