Joan L. Wilkinson's Obituary
Joan L. Wilkinson, 83, of Memphis, TN, passed away on March 22, 2025.
Mrs. Wilkinson was born in Greenwood, MS on January 30, 1942, to William Lee Head, III and Emma Catherine Smith Head.
Joan graduated from Greenwood High School in Greenwood, MS and attended Mississippi State College for Women in Columbus, MS. She was employed with several cotton companies on Front Street in Memphis, TN.
She is survived by her sisters, Ann Hamon of Los Altos, CA and Olga S. Patch of Cape Charles, VA.
Nieces and nephew, Dr. Rebecca Hamon of Adelaide, Australia, Deborah (Chris) Hamon-Jannes of Novato, CA, Berkeley Patch of Cape Charles, VA, great-niece, Madeline Jannes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bailey John Wilkinson, brother-in-law, Stanley Patch, niece, Mackenzie Patch.
No services are planned at this time.
I lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Jude.
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