Jill Lynn Wilkinson, 50, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19th at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO; burial in Shore Cemetery, Bates City. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Jill was born February 22, 1972, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Barry Glenn and Nancy Jean (Lassiter) Simmons. She was a lunch lady for the Oak Grove School District for several years. Jill was a loving wife and mother to her boys, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She was an avid lover of hummingbirds and had a large collection of everything hummingbird. She enjoyed a variety of music.
Jill is survived by her husband, Larry E. Wilkinson Jr.; two sons, Andrew T. Wilkinson and Wesley J. Wilkinson; mother, Nancy Jean Simmons; sister, Shari S. Rogers; brother, Cary G. Simmons; two nephews, Cameron T. Rogers and Austin M. Wilkinson; and niece, Katelyn S. Wilkinson. She was preceded in death by her father.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Carolyn Wilkinson Marsh
11 Nov 2022Larry and family,
You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I’ll always remember Jill being so gracious when the Wilkinson Family reunion was held at your home/the homeplace. I know you also have wonderful memories to hold Jill in your heart forever.
Take care, Marsh family
Danny Jackson
11 Nov 2022I’m so sorry to hear this. Larry, you and the boys have been on my mind lately. I’ll continue to pray for all of you. Cherish the memories brother.