Evelyn Pauline Wilkerson

Evelyn Pauline Wilkerson, 94, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday June 9, 2021

Pauline, the daughter of Namon and Essie Pendergrass was born August 26, 1926 in Biggers, Arkansas. She then Married Joseph Lawrence Wilkerson in 1947 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Pauline had 5 children

Two daughters, Patricia Blancett of Poplar Bluff, Paulett Wilkerson of Poplar Bluff; three sons, Lonnie Wilkerson of Perryville, Missouri, and Gary (Kay) Wilkerson of Poplar Bluff, Jimmy Wilkerson (deceased).

Pauline worked at Doctor’s Hospital from 1964 to 1993. She also worked as a foster grandmother at Eugene Field for 12 years. Outside of work Pauline loved flowers, roses being her favorite. She loved spending time with family and friends. Pauline was also a member of Pentecostal Holiness church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, one son in-law, one daughter in-law, and three grandchildren.

Pauline is survived by twenty-four grandchildren, fourty-six great grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren .

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Friday, June 11, 2021 with Funeral Service starting at 2:00 PM at Willow Ridge Funeral and Cremation Services chapel. Burial will follow in Ash Hill cemetery.

Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is proud to serve the family of Pauline Wilkerson.