Betty L. Wilkinson, 81, of Chetopa, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8:46 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
She was born August 15, 1934 in Pottersville, Missouri to Lloyd and Bernice (Williams) Fox. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Oswego, Kansas.
She and Jack D. Wilkinson were married January 8, 1954 in Labette City. For nearly 40 years, she assisted her husband in his successful chiropractic business until his retirement in July of 1996. In earlier years, the couple authored "Sand and Thistles", "Smilo Greeny", a children's book; and "Big Nose Mountain."
She was a charter member of the Community Bible Church in Chetopa where she also served as treasurer. She was also a member of the Chetopa Public Library Board where she had served two terms as president. Betty enjoyed sewing, cooking, reading, collecting things, all kinds of music, and attending auctions and flea markets. She especially enjoyed taking short trips with her family and attending her grandchildren's activities. Betty had a genuine love for people. She was proud to live in the community of Chetopa and most recently as a resident of Chetopa Manor where she made her home. Betty would want everyone to know how much she loved her community, church, friends, and family.
Survivors include:
Two Daughters – Toni Overman and husband, Bob Chetopa, KS
Greta Hill Houston, TX
Daughter-in-law – Patty Wilkinson Chetopa, KS
Six Grandchildren – "Joel Norman" Jarrett and wife, Courtney; Dustin "Adam" Jarrett and wife, Marissa; Lucas "Austin" Wilkinson and wife, Amy; Robbie "Buster" Brown and wife, Susan; Colby "Scooter" Holsinger, and Dawn Mayfield
Five Great-Grandchildren – Darci "Desiree" Wilkinson, Damon "Diamond" Wilkinson, Delaney Jarrett, Brady Jarrett, and Hudson Jarrett
One Brother – Tim Fox Parsons, KS
One Aunt – Aleen Williams Stockton, CA
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Wilkinson, D.C., on January 29, 2014; one son, Jack A. Wilkinson, on August 29, 2015; one daughter, Kae Dee Wilkinson; her parents, one brother, Robert "Bob" Fox; and two sisters, Glenda Moore and Shelba Snow.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Community Bible Church in Chetopa. Burial will be at Oswego Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-3:00 p.m., Friday, at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Community Bible Church. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 346, Chetopa, KS 67336. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Betty L. Wilkinson, please visit our flower store.
She was born August 15, 1934 in Pottersville, Missouri to Lloyd and Bernice (Williams) Fox. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Oswego, Kansas.
She and Jack D. Wilkinson were married January 8, 1954 in Labette City. For nearly 40 years, she assisted her husband in his successful chiropractic business until his retirement in July of 1996. In earlier years, the couple authored "Sand and Thistles", "Smilo Greeny", a children's book; and "Big Nose Mountain."
She was a charter member of the Community Bible Church in Chetopa where she also served as treasurer. She was also a member of the Chetopa Public Library Board where she had served two terms as president. Betty enjoyed sewing, cooking, reading, collecting things, all kinds of music, and attending auctions and flea markets. She especially enjoyed taking short trips with her family and attending her grandchildren's activities. Betty had a genuine love for people. She was proud to live in the community of Chetopa and most recently as a resident of Chetopa Manor where she made her home. Betty would want everyone to know how much she loved her community, church, friends, and family.
Survivors include:
Two Daughters – Toni Overman and husband, Bob Chetopa, KS
Greta Hill Houston, TX
Daughter-in-law – Patty Wilkinson Chetopa, KS
Six Grandchildren – "Joel Norman" Jarrett and wife, Courtney; Dustin "Adam" Jarrett and wife, Marissa; Lucas "Austin" Wilkinson and wife, Amy; Robbie "Buster" Brown and wife, Susan; Colby "Scooter" Holsinger, and Dawn Mayfield
Five Great-Grandchildren – Darci "Desiree" Wilkinson, Damon "Diamond" Wilkinson, Delaney Jarrett, Brady Jarrett, and Hudson Jarrett
One Brother – Tim Fox Parsons, KS
One Aunt – Aleen Williams Stockton, CA
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Wilkinson, D.C., on January 29, 2014; one son, Jack A. Wilkinson, on August 29, 2015; one daughter, Kae Dee Wilkinson; her parents, one brother, Robert "Bob" Fox; and two sisters, Glenda Moore and Shelba Snow.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Community Bible Church in Chetopa. Burial will be at Oswego Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-3:00 p.m., Friday, at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Community Bible Church. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 346, Chetopa, KS 67336. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Betty L. Wilkinson, please visit our flower store.
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