Lelia F. Wakefield

Lelia F. Wakefield, age 94, of Avon Park, Florida, went to be with her precious Lord on Monday, May 31, 2021.  She was born September 11, 1926 in Portland, Maine to Bessie Eaton Gilikson.  She worked at a spinning mill and also Cohen Egg Farms, was a member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, Women on Mission, and has been a resident of Avon Park, FL since 1986, coming from Hollis, Maine.  She was a dedicated prayer warrior, loved cooking and feeding people, and loved spending time with her family and friends. Lelia’s wish was for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren to love the Lord with all their heart.  She is survived by her Children – Tony Wakefield (Nancy) of Hollis, ME; Mike Wakefield (Louise) of Hollis, ME; Mary Smith (Delmont) of Avon Park, FL; 10 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren; and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her Husband – Harry L. Wakefield; Sis-in-law – Grace Wakefield; and Bro-in-law – Roland Wakefield.  Memorial services will be held Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church with Rev. George Hall officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Christian Academy at Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church.

Services entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

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