Eva "Leona" Wilkinson

Eva “Leona” Wilkinson, 96, of Plano, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL. She was born February 6, 1924 in Richmond, MO, the daughter of Len and Leona (Mansur) Merchant. She married Leon Wilkinson on June 28, 1942 in Springfield, MO. Leona’s great joy was her family.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda (James) Green of Plano, IL, and Connie (Harry) Gorman of Sherrard, IL; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; four great great grandsons; several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Len and Leona Merchant; her husband, Leon; one son, Dennis Wilkinson; two brothers, Glen Merchant and Len Merchant, Jr.; and four sisters, Gladys Minnick, Blanche Lee, Frances Hotopp, and Helen Perry.

Private Graveside Service will be held at Little Rock Township Cemetery in Plano, IL, with Jack and Tom Heller officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich or to the charity of your choice. For more information or to sign our online guest book please visit www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
3952 Turner Ave
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3022