BENTON – Joanne Wilkerson, 91, of Benton passed away on Friday afternoon, October 24, 2025, at the Herrin Hospital.
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, two daughters-Tammy Adams & Joni Wilkerson; two grandchildren-Jenna & Justin Wilkerson; one great-great-granddaughter-Hampton Barnaby; and five siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 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 noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences, please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.
