Dr. Leona B. Wilkins, born in Winston-Salem, NC on February 9, 1922, passed away on February 19, 2007 in Atlanta, GA. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Frankie W. Spearman; a niece, Mrs. Katherine S. (Billy) Greer; great-nieces, Ms. Kimberly L. and Miss Bree A. Spearman, and Miss Leah M. Greer; nephews, Mr. George H. Dunlap, Mr. Haywood P. (Patricia) Dunlap, Jr., and Mr. Elvis O (Joy) Spearman, Jr.; great-nephews, Mr. Haywood P. Dunlap, III., Mr. Ryan H. Dunlap, and Master Jordan O. Greer; and a host of cousins and dear friends.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 1:00 PM in the Evergreen Cemetery with Father LaBaron Taylor presiding.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of our beloved Leona to the Deans Office, Northwestern University School of Music, 711 Elgin Road, Evanston, IL 60208-1200.