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Arla Faye Wilkerson

January 22, 1930 — December 18, 2023

Shawnee

Arla F. Wilkerson, 93, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on December 18, 2023.  She was born on January 22, 1930, in Horton, Kansas, to Albert and Alice (James) Hill.

Arla is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Ted Wilkerson and their daughter, Linda Ferguson.  She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (Jim) Jobe; son, Tim (Nancy) Wilkerson; and 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1948.  Arla enjoyed art, sewing, music, reading, and was very creative.  Her two favorite occupations were being a secretary at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene and being a grandmother.

Visitation on Friday, December 22, 2023, from 10-11am at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene with a funeral service to immediately follow.  Burial at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to:

Shawnee Church of the Nazarene

5539 Quivira Road

Shawnee, Kansas 66216

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Friday, December 22, 2023

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

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Shawnee Church of the Nazarene (Shawnee, Kansas)

5539 Quivira Road
Shawnee, KS 66216

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Funeral Service

Friday, December 22, 2023

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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Shawnee Church of the Nazarene (Shawnee, Kansas)

5539 Quivira Road
Shawnee, KS 66216

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