Betty J. Wilkerson, 80, of Noblesville, died Jan. 13, 2015 at her residence. Born Jan. 23, 1934 in Eagletown, she was the daughter of Frank and Floy (Edwards) Gilpin.
She was a quality control inspector with Hughes Aircraft (now Boeing Aerospace). She was a member of Eagle Creek Evangelical Friends Church, and enjoyed watching college and professional basketball, especially the Pacers. She also loved reading and her pet bird.
Survivors include her son, Mark McGlashan; sisters, Jane (Bernard) Roudebush, Jo Francis and JoAnn Mayhew; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Wilkerson; brothers, Bus, Gene, Sonny and Jim Gilpin; and sisters, Kate Jones, Maxine Davis and Virginia Castor.
Funeral services were held Jan. 17 at Eagle Creek Evangelical Friends Church, 18103 Eagletown Rd., Westfield, with the Rev. Jerry Vincent and the Rev. Ken Ramsey officiating. Burial followed at Eagletown Cemetery in Westfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brittany Mason Memorial Fund, c/o Farmers Bank, 987 S. White Ave., Sheridan, 46069. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.
