FRANKLIN - Greta Ann Ballreich Wilkins, 88, formerly of Angola, Indiana, passed away on Aug. 19, 2022.
Greta was born Sept. 20, 1933, to the late Albert and Dora Dorrance Ballreich in Indian River, Michigan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Howard Wilkins; daughter, Cheryl Ann Wilkins of Otto; and brother, Albert Neil Ballreich.
She is survived by her son, Randall “Randy” Steven Wilkins of Fort Wayne, Indiana; grandchildren, Liu Bo Wilkins and Isabella Si Qing Wilkins of Franklin; and her special adopted family, the Cabes.
Greta loved spending time with her family; she felt this was very important. She loved to travel throughout the United States and abroad, visiting the Bahamas, Aruba, China and Thailand. She graduated from Petoskey High School in Petoskey, Michigan, in 1951. She attended Michigan State University and was an avid Spartan fan. She was a member of Angola Methodist Church in Angola, Indiana, a former member of the Rho Chapter, Psi Iola Fi, and a member of the Angola Elks.
No funeral services will be held. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Indian River, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to one of the following; Macon Tracs, P.O. Box 101, Otto, NC 28763; Community Humane Shelter, P.O. Box 204, Angola, IN 46703, or Appalachian Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 81, Franklin, NC 28744.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.