Shirlen Jean (Willis) Wilkey's obituary , Passed away on July 9, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Shirlen Jean (Willis) Wilkey

April 16, 1948 - July 9, 2024 (76 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Shirlen Jean (Willis) Wilkey's obituary , Passed away on July 9, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes

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Shirlen Jean (Willis) Wilkey

April 16, 1948 - July 9, 2024 (76 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Shirlen Jean Wilkey Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirlen Jean Wilkey of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who passed away on July 9, 2024, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirlen Jean Wilkey to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Bob Wilkey; her parents, Vurn Willis and Ardella Willis (Shipp); her brothers, Roy Dean Willis, Claude Willis and Ebb Willis; and her siblings-in-law, Danny Rockwood and Lorene Willis.

She is survived by: her sons, Freddie Wilkey of Fort Smith and Vernon Wilkey of Kibler; her stepson Sean Wilkey; her siblings, Sue Bowles of Alma, Brenda Rockwood of Van Buren, Mary "Punkin" Bowles of Kibler, James Willis of Kibler and Bill Willis of Van Buren; her grandchildren, Teigan Kissee, Shawnee Wilkey and Tylynn Wilkey; and her great grandchildren, Kearstyn Middleton, Katie Middleton, Chaseten Hensley and Raelee Hensley. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes



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July 11

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Ocker Funeral Home
700 Jefferson St, Van Buren, AR 72956

Fri

July 12

Funeral service

Ocker Memorial Chapel
700 Jefferson St, Van Buren, AR 72956

Fri

July 12

Burial

Seabolt Cemetery

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