Joanne Wilkersson
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She was born in McPherson, Kansas on September 25, 1934 the daughter of Harry & Ruth (Robinson) Walker.
She was married to Bill Wilkerson on December 2, 1950 and he passed away on September 18, 1999.
She was a devout Christian and a member of the West City Church of God. She loved God, her husband & family. She loved her church family and it saddened her when she was physically unable to attend. She was a soul winner. She was kind to everyone and raised generations of children. She was quick witted and loved her cats.
Mrs. Wilkerson is survived by her:
4 Children:
Gary Wilkerson & wife Betty of Eldorado
Larry Wilkerson & wife Carol of Taunton, MA
Terry Toms & husband Larry of Benton
Dennis Wilkerson of Benton
10 Grandchildren:
Jamie Wilkerson
Joey Wilkerson
Jennifer Wilkerson
David Wilkerson
Clint Wilkerson
Stacy Tessone
Valerie Witt
Joey Toms
Brandy Wilkerson
Billie Jo McDicken
20 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Mrs. Wilkerson is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, 2 Daughters-Tammy Adams & Joni Wilkerson, 2 Grandchildren-Jenna & Justin Wilkerson, 1 Great-Great-Granddaughter-Hampton Barnaby and 5 Siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 27th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Harol Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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