Bonnie Ann Wilkens

Bonnie Ann Wilkens, age 81, of Pioneer, Tennessee passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at her home.
Bonnie Wilkens came to Jellico with Dr. Charles Wilkens to help with his medical service in the community.
Bonnie had her Master’s degree in nursing and taught at Loma Linda University before starting a family.
Raising her kids to love the Lord and serve Him was her highest aim. She and Charles, her beloved husband of 60 years, had the same goals of serving those sick or in need. If you were to describe Bonnie, it would be in these two words, “she loved.” She had a way of encouraging and uplifting the most downtrodden soul. Anyone who met her came away feeling better. The Lord gifted her with an eye for beauty in people and things. She decorated the medical offices, the church, and many parties and showers through the years.
She loved to laugh and did so frequently. If there was a game or fun to be had Bonnie was all in. Especially, Bonnie loved to share God’s love to all she came in contact with.
Born August 19, 1940, in Florida, Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wilkens; and her father, Charles Botys.
She is survived by mother, Betty Boyts; sister, Nancy Smith; son, Greg Wilkens and wife Wendy, kids Megan and Eric; son, Todd Wilkens and wife Marsharee, kids Kelsey, Kalli and Kori; son, Darryl Wilkens and wife Laura, kids Ashley Hill and husband Seth, Trace Wilkens and wife Cienna, Trenton; daughter, Kerri Boone and husband Steve Boone, kids Riley and John; and many loved nieces and nephews.
Services will be at Jellico Seventh Day Adventist Church, on Saturday August 20.
Receiving will be from 1-3 pm and the memorial service will be at 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jellico Christian Academy – Wilkens Memorial Fund, 170 Adventist LN. Jellico, TN 37762
Harp Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.