Ada “Sue” Obie Wilkerson of Red Bank, NJ was born December 22, 1939 in Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia to Samuel and Evelyn Bacon. She departed this life on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Sue was the neighborhood “Mom” and a blessing to many. She was always helping others and opening her home to anyone that needed it without question. She was outspoken, a loving and caring mother, nanny, sister, auntie and friend. She loved her family and believed in unity. If she had her way, she would have everyone under the same roof. Even as she faced illness, she modeled grace, courage and unwavering faith. She will forever be missed and remembered by everyone that knew and loved her. While her presence is no longer with us, the memories and joy she brought into our lives remain eternal. Her love lingers in the wisdom she shared, the meals she prepared, the hugs she gave and the prayers she whispered over her family.
Sue was a faithful member of Pilgrim Baptist Church and served on numerous auxiliaries throughout the years. She was a member of the Willing Workers, Women’s Fellowship, Missionary Board, Evening Choir, Morning Choir and Combined Choir.
Fraternally, Sue was very proud to be a member IBPOE Elks in Red Bank.
Sue was predeceased by her husband, Norver Wilkerson, her son Norver Alonzo Wilkerson, daughter Toni Brown, parents Samuel and Evelyn Bacon, sisters Mary Yarbrough and Marjorie Howard, brothers Jacob Bacon, Scott Bacon and John Bacon, brother-in-laws William Howard and Charlie Yarbrough.
She leaves to mourn her memory 1 son, Dwight of Neptune, 2 daughters, Evelyn Johnson of Georgia and Alecia Wilkerson, Red Bank; 11 grandchildren, Dwight Wilkerson, Nawana Gama (Gabriel), Terrence Joshua Wilkerson, Jacob Wilkerson, DeAndre Johnson (India), Sparkle Johnson, Norice Johnson, Scott Reeves, Jr., Quaniesha Crankfield (Thomas), Quanasia Frost (Warren), Quanlecia Ethridge, Robert Ethridge; 20 great-grandchildren, Dwight, Daylon, Gabriel, Lucinda, Leo, Maurice, Sanaa, Isaiah, Andre, Dimante, Asantae, JaLeah, Anjnae, Zahirah, Zaliyah, Zuri, King, Chloe, Tonilove, and Liberty, 1 great great grandchild Jeremiah, 1 sister, Meadow Bacon, and cherished nieces, nephews, “bonus children”, relatives and friends. Each one was a treasured jewel in her crown.
