ABOUT US
Our Story
Learn our story, from the beginning and into the future.
Ever since we opened our funeral home we have approached life (and death) differently. While some just see the end of a loved one’s life as a time for grief and mourning, we prefer to think of it as a time for reflection, appreciation and even celebration. This is evident in everything we do, from the way we conduct our services to the amenities we choose to offer. We are a close knit community dedicated to honoring, sharing and preserving the amazing and inspirational stories that are life.
Drew is a native of Reidsville and is the fourth generation Wilkerson in the family business. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a BS degree in Business and Community Services in 1988 and later graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College with a degree in Funeral Service. Drew is the office manager and has been serving the families of Rockingham County for the past 34 years.
Drew is married to Don McGee and when not working they enjoy going to Smith Mountain Lake and traveling. Throughout their years of marriage, they have never been without atleast one dog.
Drew is a native of Reidsville and is the fourth generation Wilkerson in the family business. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a BS degree in Business and Community Services in 1988 and later graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College with a degree in Funeral Service. Drew is the office manager and has been serving the families of Rockingham County for the past 34 years.
Drew is married to Don McGee and when not working they enjoy going to Smith Mountain Lake and traveling. Throughout their years of marriage, they have never been without atleast one dog.
Ted joined Wilkerson in June 1990. A native of Rockingham County, he graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1982. He later earned his funeral directing license in 1992 and is currently the business manager of the firm.
Ted resides in Reidsville with his wife, April Wilkerson Hopkins. They have three daughters: Louisa Brown and her husband, Zach; Amelia Yarbrough and her husband, Zach; and Bess Ragan and her husband, David. They are also proud grandparents to eight grandchildren: Eli, Josie, Aaron, Anna Louis, Eleanor, Kamya, Nikkita, and Lucy.
Throughout the years, Ted has been an active member of the community, serving in various nonprofit organizations and ministries. He currently serves on the Salvation Army Board of Directors. Ted is also the author of Life Stories ~ Healing and Hope in the Wake of Loss and is a member of Reidsville Christian Church.
Ted joined Wilkerson in June 1990. A native of Rockingham County, he graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1982. He later earned his funeral directing license in 1992 and is currently the business manager of the firm.
Ted resides in Reidsville with his wife, April Wilkerson Hopkins. They have three daughters: Louisa Brown and her husband, Zach; Amelia Yarbrough and her husband, Zach; and Bess Ragan and her husband, David. They are also proud grandparents to eight grandchildren: Eli, Josie, Aaron, Anna Louis, Eleanor, Kamya, Nikkita, and Lucy.
Throughout the years, Ted has been an active member of the community, serving in various nonprofit organizations and ministries. He currently serves on the Salvation Army Board of Directors. Ted is also the author of Life Stories ~ Healing and Hope in the Wake of Loss and is a member of Reidsville Christian Church.
Zach joined Wilkerson in February 2016. He is a native of Rockingham County and graduated with a Business Marketing degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is a fully licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Crematory Operator. Zach lives in Reidsville, is married to Louisa Hopkins Brown, and is the proud father of Eli, Josie, and Aaron. He is a partner at Definition Church in Greensboro and a board member for the Free Health Clinic of Rockingham County.
Zach joined Wilkerson in February 2016. He is a native of Rockingham County and graduated with a Business Marketing degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is a fully licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Crematory Operator. Zach lives in Reidsville, is married to Louisa Hopkins Brown, and is the proud father of Eli, Josie, and Aaron. He is a partner at Definition Church in Greensboro and a board member for the Free Health Clinic of Rockingham County.
Micaela is a native of Brown Summit, NC. She graduated from Northeast Guilford High School in 2012 and then attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for two years before she felt lead into funeral service. She later graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2018 and received her funeral service license after passing the National Funeral Service Examining Boards. Micaela enjoys training working dogs and helps with the family business which is Cook Farm Kennels in Brown Summit. She married Bobby Anders in 2021 and they had a baby boy in 2024.
Micaela is a native of Brown Summit, NC. She graduated from Northeast Guilford High School in 2012 and then attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for two years before she felt lead into funeral service. She later graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2018 and received her funeral service license after passing the National Funeral Service Examining Boards. Micaela enjoys training working dogs and helps with the family business which is Cook Farm Kennels in Brown Summit. She married Bobby Anders in 2021 and they had a baby boy in 2024.
Mike is a native of Greensboro and has been dedicated to funeral service since 2009. He earned his degree in Funeral Service Education from Fayetteville Technical Community College.
He is a North Carolina Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer and also a CANA Certified Crematory Operator. In 2024, he furthered his professional development by achieving the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) through the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice.
Mike is an active member of St. Pius The Tenth Roman Catholic Church, where he serves on the Ministers of Hospitality. He is also a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus with St. Pius X Council and a 4th Degree Knight with the Fr. Francis Connolly Assembly, both of which he holds an officers position.
Above all, Mike is a proud father to his two sons, Blake and Zachary.
Mike is a native of Greensboro and has been dedicated to funeral service since 2009. He earned his degree in Funeral Service Education from Fayetteville Technical Community College.
He is a North Carolina Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer and also a CANA Certified Crematory Operator. In 2024, he furthered his professional development by achieving the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) through the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice.
Mike is an active member of St. Pius The Tenth Roman Catholic Church, where he serves on the Ministers of Hospitality. He is also a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus with St. Pius X Council and a 4th Degree Knight with the Fr. Francis Connolly Assembly, both of which he holds an officers position.
Above all, Mike is a proud father to his two sons, Blake and Zachary.
Phil joined the Wilkerson Family in 2022, bringing a unique blend of abilities and a heart for serving others. Before stepping into funeral service, he spent 24 years as a pastor and youth pastor. Feeling a special calling to continue serving families in a new way, Phil is now working toward a degree in Funeral Service. Before his ministry work, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts and Graphic Design from East Carolina University. Phil worked for an advertising agency and spent many years freelancing as a graphic designer.
Phil and his wife, Hope, have shared many wonderful years together, raising their two daughters, Grace and Jordyn, and building a life rooted in faith, family, and service. His commitment has always been to serve others with compassion, and he is honored to bring that same dedication to the Wilkerson Family.
Phil joined the Wilkerson Family in 2022, bringing a unique blend of abilities and a heart for serving others. Before stepping into funeral service, he spent 24 years as a pastor and youth pastor. Feeling a special calling to continue serving families in a new way, Phil is now working toward a degree in Funeral Service. Before his ministry work, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts and Graphic Design from East Carolina University. Phil worked for an advertising agency and spent many years freelancing as a graphic designer.
Phil and his wife, Hope, have shared many wonderful years together, raising their two daughters, Grace and Jordyn, and building a life rooted in faith, family, and service. His commitment has always been to serve others with compassion, and he is honored to bring that same dedication to the Wilkerson Family.
Laila grew up in Rockingham County and graduated from Abeka Christian Academy in 2019. After high school, she followed her passion for creativity by starting her own nail business in Eden, which she ran successfully for five years. Now, she’s pursuing her studies in Funeral Directing and Embalming at Fayetteville Technical Community College, combining her skills and compassion to serve others in a meaningful way.
Laila grew up in Rockingham County and graduated from Abeka Christian Academy in 2019. After high school, she followed her passion for creativity by starting her own nail business in Eden, which she ran successfully for five years. Now, she’s pursuing her studies in Funeral Directing and Embalming at Fayetteville Technical Community College, combining her skills and compassion to serve others in a meaningful way.
Donna has been a dedicated team member at Wilkerson Funeral Home since 2018. As an office assistant, she helps families navigate insurance processes and provides support, making a difficult time a little easier. Her experience and commitment make her an essential part of our team.
Outside of work, Donna and her husband, Paige, love spending quality time camping, fishing, and making memories with their grandson.
Donna has been a dedicated team member at Wilkerson Funeral Home since 2018. As an office assistant, she helps families navigate insurance processes and provides support, making a difficult time a little easier. Her experience and commitment make her an essential part of our team.
Outside of work, Donna and her husband, Paige, love spending quality time camping, fishing, and making memories with their grandson.
Joshua became part of the Wilkerson team in 2022 and takes pride in serving the community with care and dedication.
Joshua became part of the Wilkerson team in 2022 and takes pride in serving the community with care and dedication.
Cheryl is a native and lifelong resident of Reidsville and is a 1977 graduate of Rockingham Community College with a degree in Cosmetology. She served clients in that field for over 24 years, owning her own business for 18 of those years. Feeling led to funeral service, she began her schooling in 1999 and joined Wilkerson Funeral Home in 2000. She graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College in May 2002 obtaining her funeral director’s license. She later received her embalming license in July 2004.
Cheryl is married to Glenn Tudor and attends East Side Baptist Church where she is often a featured soloist.
Cheryl is a native and lifelong resident of Reidsville and is a 1977 graduate of Rockingham Community College with a degree in Cosmetology. She served clients in that field for over 24 years, owning her own business for 18 of those years. Feeling led to funeral service, she began her schooling in 1999 and joined Wilkerson Funeral Home in 2000. She graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College in May 2002 obtaining her funeral director’s license. She later received her embalming license in July 2004.
Cheryl is married to Glenn Tudor and attends East Side Baptist Church where she is often a featured soloist.
Mike became a part of the Wilkerson team in July 2001. He is a proud graduate and supporter of Reidsville High School. He is happily married to his wife Janet, and they have 2 daughters: Heather Kelley and husband Kenny, and Amy Somers and grandson Braxton.
Mike became a part of the Wilkerson team in July 2001. He is a proud graduate and supporter of Reidsville High School. He is happily married to his wife Janet, and they have 2 daughters: Heather Kelley and husband Kenny, and Amy Somers and grandson Braxton.
Joey is the retired owner/operator of Howell Automotive and has been helping the Wilkerson support team for many years. Joey is a lifetime resident of Reidsville and is married to his wife, Tammi. They have 2 daughters, Jennifer Tate and her husband, Matthew and Kimberly and one granddaughter, Parker.
Joey is the retired owner/operator of Howell Automotive and has been helping the Wilkerson support team for many years. Joey is a lifetime resident of Reidsville and is married to his wife, Tammi. They have 2 daughters, Jennifer Tate and her husband, Matthew and Kimberly and one granddaughter, Parker.
Ricky is a furry ray of sunshine at Wilkerson Funeral Home and our unofficial emotional support dog. He brings comfort and calm to everyone he meets, and his friendly presence during difficult times helps bring a little peace into the room. With a wagging tail to greet you at the door, Ricky makes even the toughest days a little brighter. He’s more than a dog—he’s family.
Ricky is a furry ray of sunshine at Wilkerson Funeral Home and our unofficial emotional support dog. He brings comfort and calm to everyone he meets, and his friendly presence during difficult times helps bring a little peace into the room. With a wagging tail to greet you at the door, Ricky makes even the toughest days a little brighter. He’s more than a dog—he’s family.
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