January 9, 1937 – May 8, 2022
Natalia (Applegate) Wilkins, 85, Westfield, passed away on May 8, 2022, following a short bout with cancer. She was born on January 9, 1937, in Carmel, an only child of the late Jerald and Thelma (Goodner) Applegate. She remained a lifelong resident of Hamilton County.
After raising her children, she pursued her dream of becoming a nurse. Graduating nurses training, she began working at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, in 1984 in the Cardiac Critical Care Unit, where she worked 15 years fulfilling her calling. In 1999, Natalia retired to care for her dad and enjoy the grandchildren.
Her passion was spending time with her children and grandchildren, whom she loved deeply. Natalia would say, “A great day is playing with my grandchildren in my playhouse!” She loved the holiday festivities and maintaining a beautiful lawn and flowers of all varieties. Natalia was an avid train enthusiast. Her greatest joy of all was the few hours she spent with Fred before he passed.
Survivors include her devoted children, Jacinta (Tom) Stephenson, Derinda Vessely, and Devon (Tracey) Wilkins; six grandchildren, Wilson (Dani) Vessely, Anna Vessely, Jennifer (Dan) Chester, Jason (Nicole) Clark, Jill Gilmer, and Joe Clark; and five great-grandchildren, Mav Chester, Averie Clark, Nichole Clark, Layla Clark, and Lane Clark.
Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Eagle Creek Evangelical Friends Church, 18103 Eagletown Road, Westfield, where the Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Carmel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in memory of Natalia to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 435 Limestone St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Envelopes will be available at the service.
Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to assist the family with arrangements.
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