Betty Wilkinson
Age - 96
December 3, 2023
Betty Jane Wilkinson (nee Ball), age 96 of Rolla, Missouri, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born on February 6, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur and Ethel (nee Grayson) Ball. On March 13,1946 she married the love of her life, James Marvin Wilkinson. They were blessed with three children. In addition to raising her family, she worked as a bookkeeper for several years after doing childcare in her home. She loved children and devoted a great deal of time as a Licensed foster parent for the Missouri Baptist Childrens Home. Working at Mothers Day Out at First Baptist Church of St. John was a joy for her also. She was saddened when she knew she needed to stop. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed working her puzzle books. She was active in Eastern Star at Home Chapter 313. She worked many of the star points and was a Worthy Matron and Deputy District Grand Matron in years past. She will be remembered for her smile and kind words. She was a longtime former member of Tower Grove Baptist Church, Overland Baptist, First Baptist Church of St. John, Jungs Station Baptist Church and finally Salem Avenue Baptist Church in Rolla. She loved to go to worship service and prayed every night. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jim; daughter, Nancy Gowen; and four brothers, William Ball, James Ball, Arthur Ball, and Robert Ball; and one sister, Patricia Lich. She is survived by two children, Judy Case, and James David Wilkinson and his wife, Karen; four grandchildren, Laurie Wallace, Angela Vijil, Zach Case and James Wilkinson Jr; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Phillip Ball and his wife, Sharon; nieces, nephews, cousins, their families, and dear friends. Services: Visitation at SHEPARD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 9255 Natural Bridge Road at I-170, St. Louis, Missouri (314-426-6000) on Wednesday, December 6 from 9:30 a. m. until the Funeral Service at 11:00 a. m. Burial follows at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, Missouri. Memorials: In lieu of flowers or plants, Betty's family suggests donations in her memory to the Missouri Baptist Childrens Home, 11300 St. Charles Rock Road, Bridgeton, MO 63044. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Betty Jane Wilkinson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Memorial DonationThere are no gallery images. #recaptcha-container label {display: none}Upload a PhotoLabel: *Image: *Gallery:Obituary Photos Required Confirmation: Upload Gallery ImageShow more
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