Mary Wilkerson, 56, of Paragould, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016.  She was born, January 26, 1960, in Pomona, CA, to J.C. and Bertha Lou Carson.  Mary retired from Emerson Electric after 31 years of service.  She was a devoted, loving wife and mother that will be missed dearly.

Mary's father and brother in law, Darrell Swindle, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her loving husband of 40 years, Marion Wilkerson; mother, Bertha Lou Carson; son, Randall Wilkerson; and sister, Susan Swindle.

The family will receive friends Thursday, May 12, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Rick Boling officiating.  Burial will follow at Brown's Chapel Cemetery.