Iona F. Wilkin, 85, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Mineola, died on March 12, 2004 at Bradenton Hospice Home. She was born July 14, 1918 in Queens. A homemaker, she was a member of the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church where she was a "Crafty Lady" and belonged to the Sojourners. She was also a member of O.E.S. Mineola Chapter #716, and a former member of Manatee Garden Club, Hibiscus Circle the Kitchen Band at Palm Lake Estates in Bradenton.

She is survived by her children, Delona J. Wilkin of Arlington, MA, and Glenn Wilkin of E. Northport; and two grandchildren.

Arrangements were made by Brown & Sons Funeral Home, Bradenton. Memorial service at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, Bradenton with Parrish Associate Gerald L. Voy officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Bradenton Hospice House. c/o Hospice of SW Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.