Freida Maxine Wilkins of Rockford, departed this earthly life January 23, 2024. She was born September 13, 1951 in Rockford IL the daughter of Fred and Icie McBride. Freida lived in Milwaukee since September of 2023. She was employed as a nurses aid and as a line worker by Admiral Television.  Freida was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church formerly singing in the choir. She attended Rockford Public Schools, later to receive her G.E.D.

Freida leaves to cherish many loving memories, two sons, Jerry Al (Genavia) Wilkins and Korei Demand Wilkins I; 14 grandchildren;  30 great grandchildren;  brother, Alvin "Bang" McBride;  two sisters, Carolyn McBride and Shirley Wimbley; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends including special nephew, Pierre McBride and sister in law, Regina McBride. She was predeceased by her  daughter, Fondtella Wilkins; two sons, Gary Lewis Wilkins and Javine Wilkins; her parents; and sister, Mary Ann Brown; the love of her life, Jerry Wilkins.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2024 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 404 N. Avon Ave. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.