Jeanne Wilkerson

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Obituary Via Hodapp Funeral Home

Jeanne Wilkerson, born on August 2, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, peacefully passed at her home in Hillsboro, Ohio, on August 7, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Elmer Wilkerson, and her siblings, sister Marilyn Middendorf and brother Donald Schumacker.

She is survived by her three daughters, each of whom carries on her legacy of love and nurturing. Tracy Wilkerson Burske, along with her husband Tom, and Sandra Wilkerson Lehn, with her spouse Joe,step-grandchildren Jenetta Werner (married to Aaron) and Nicole Sparks (married to Tyler), along with Joseph and step grandchildren Liara and Uriel. Linda Adams, her third daughter, is married to Michael and shares grandchildren Jacob and wife Grace, Carley and husband Kevin and Maxwell and wife Tess, contributing to the rich tapestry of Jeanne’s family, which is further adorned by seven great-grandchildren: Joanna, Ellison, Lillian, Samuel, Penn,Warren, and Wells.

Jeanne’s life was marked by unwavering love for her family and a deep commitment to nurturing the next generations. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, resilience, and joy that will continue to inspire all those who were fortunate enough to know her. Her presence will be genuinely missed, as she embodied the spirit of unity and unconditional love within her family, a trait they will carry forward.

Though she has departed from this world, the love Jeanne fostered among her family and friends will forever remain in their hearts.