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Patricia Wilkerson Obituary

Patricia Kelley Wilkerson, 86, of Columbus, passed from this life at 1:25pm Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.

Mrs. Wilkerson was born May 24, 1939, in Dupont, Indiana, the daughter of Bill and Gladys King Kelley.

She married Richard Wilkerson October 31, 1959.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years; a daughter, Angela (Steve) Henry of Columbus; nieces, Linda (Rob) Foster of Georgia and Roberta (Jay) Ingram of Columbus and several other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William Kelley and sisters, Helen Brooks and Dorothy Bridgewater.

She retired from Cummins Engine Company and was formerly employed with Public Service.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place and no services are planned.

Arrangements by Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home.

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at barkesweaverglick.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Republic on Oct. 20, 2025.

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I remember Pat very well. She was sweet and kind. She was very good at her job. RIP Pat

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