Becky Wilkes

Rebecca Jane "Becky" Caviness Wilkes, 77, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Putnam Friends Church with Pastor James Brewer presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The viewing will be from 1:00-1:45 p.m. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the committal.

Born on March 7, 1949, Becky was the beloved wife of Arthur Wilkes, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. She worked 19 years at Ithaca Hosiery and 19 years with Moore County Transportation.

Becky loved her family, camping in the mountains, fishing, and spending time with her husband. She was a faithful member of Putnam Friends Church.

Becky was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Bonnie Caviness; her brother, Junior Caviness; her sister, Brenda Marley and grandson, Corey Wilkes.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years, Arthur Wilkes; her children, Cathy Wilkes, Tina Mitchell (Robbie) and Alan Wilkes; her brother, Jackie Caviness; her grandchildren, Mandy Wiggins (Joshua), Della Bullen (Joshua), Johnathan Wiggins (Tiffany), Amber Richardson (Tyler), Chandler Wilkes, Ashton Wilkes, Christian Wilkes and Cayden Wilkes and her great-grandchildren, Cohen, Brayden, LillyAnn, Emmarie, Phoenix, Tanner, Autumn, Rayah, Beau and Margaret.

Becky will be remembered for her gentle spirit, unwavering faith, and the love she poured into her family and everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com

Joyce-Brady Chapel of Bennett is honored to serve the Wilkes family.