Teresa JoAnn Wilkins, 69 of Hot Springs, formerly of Hazen, passed away on Mary 12, 2021. She was born on December 8, 1951 in Hazen, Arkansas. JoAnn is survived by her husband, Mike Wilkins of 20 years; her daughter, Jill Holmes; her granddaughter, Haley Holmes; her sister, Jackie (Darrell) Whaley; her niece, Victoria (Ashley) Loudermilk; her aunts, Bobby Petty and Ruby Petrus and her uncles, Kenneth VanHouten, and Buster (Shirley) VanHouten. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlotte VanHouten Ivy and Benny McClure, and her sister, Vickie Hutchcraft.
A memorial service will be held at Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Aunt Dean and Uncle George’s visits were always cherished. She made it possible for us to have a formal wedding. She brought the cake, gave me the fabric for my wedding gown and arranged everything. When I was a child she always gave us corn ears from her garden when we came to visit. I loved the divinity candy she made at Christmas. Our children always enjoyed the times Dean and George would arrive at our house in their motor home. It was often when they were going to bluegrass festivals in western Arkansas.
Mike:
I am reminded of a time at work when you and JoAnn were dating. She said or did something entirely “JoAnn-ish” and you said: “I love this woman”. I knew then you were good for her.
I haven’t seen ya’ll since 2004. While working and playing with JoAnn, she filled me with wonderful memories that I have carried with me and will continue to do so.
I hope you can wrap yourself in happier days and fill your heart with good memories. Take care of you. My thoughts and prayers to you, Jill and Haley.
So sorry for your loss.Joanna was a wonderful lady!Praying for you Mike,Jill and Haley.We love you and prayers sent your way.