Deloris Ann Wilkerson

Deloris Ann Wilkerson of Paris, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston, Arkansas. She was born on October 31, 1936, in Gould, Oklahoma, to the late Dudley Williams and Inabelle (Steagall) Williams. She was 89 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 68 years, Jackie L. Wilkerson; two sons, Gerald Wilkerson and Jackie Lewis Wilkerson; and a granddaughter, DeeAnn Moore.

Deloris worked for Big World Drug in Paris for many years before dedicating herself to being a homemaker. She found her greatest joy in caring for the family farm. Her strong work ethic and love for country life were evident in everything she did. Deloris was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday July 24th at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Burial will follow at McKendree Cemetery, located north of Subiaco, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Paris.

She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Johnson and husband Manuel of Paris; a son, Shannon Ray Wilkerson and wife Laura of Paris; a sister, Reanonda “Cissie” Woodman of Electra, Texas; (9) grandchildren; (16) great-grandchildren; and (8) great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Shannon Ray Wilkerson, Jr., Manuel Johnson, Willie Cox, Colton Hutchins, Chance Moore, and Drayden Wilkerson.

Honorary pallbearers are Joey Storment, Alex Wilkerson and Sebastian Wilkerson.

The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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