Gladys Arlene Wilkerson

February 2, 1932 - November 26, 2020

Gladys Arlene Wilkerson of Ironton, Missouri passed away November 26, 2020 at The Baptist Home at the age of 88 years. She was born February 2, 1932, the daughter of the late Sam and Minnie Lee (Briggs) Crook. On August 26, 1947 she was united in marriage to Harold Wilkerson. They were married for sixty-five years before he preceded her in death on April 23, 2012. They were the parents of four children; Linda Barton of Imperial, Missouri, Richard Wilkerson who preceded her in death in 2019, and two babies who also preceded her in death. Gladys is survived by her daughter-in-law, Vineta Wilkerson, three granddaughters; Kimberly, Michelle, and Tina, one grandson; Jeffery, seven great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband and three children, Gladys was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Arland Barton, and one great grandson. The Wilkerson family moved many times until 1993 when Gladys retired from Harvard Industries in Arnold, Missouri and the family moved to Ironton. Gladys was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ironton and she loved her church. She had many church friends. Gladys and Harold enjoyed taking car trips and walking together. She loved her dog, Buster, whom she referred to as her baby. Gladys enjoyed embroidery. She spent her last few years as a resident of The Baptist Home.