Elizabeth M Wilkinson

Elizabeth M Wilkinson obituary, Columbia, SC

Elizabeth M Wilkinson

Elizabeth Wilkinson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Palmer Memorial Chapel - Columbia on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Wilkinson, age 96, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, in
Columbia, South Carolina.
Born February 1, 1929, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Elmer and Laura Sturm, Elizabeth was raised
in Evansville, Indiana, before moving to Tucson, Arizona, where she met the love of her life, Earl
Wilkinson. Together they built a life and family, later settling in Riverside, California, where they
raised their two daughters.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Earl Wilkinson; her eldest daughter, Patricia
Wyborny; and her son-in-law, Patrick Wyborny. She is survived by her brother, Harold (Peggy)
Sturm; her youngest daughter, Nancy (Tut) Underwood; her grandson, John Underwood; her
niece, LaRae Harguess (Billy); and family friend, JoAnna Chriswell.
The family would like to give a special thank you to her caregivers, Paula, Jeanne, and Janice
for their constant support and kindness.
Elizabeth's life was a testament of devotion and service to those she loved. She will be deeply
missed by her family and friends.

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