She married the love of her life, Ira Wilkey in 1946, and they raised two children together. After her children were grown, she entered the workforce as a clerk in the children’s department at J.C. Penny.
She was preceded in death her parents, six siblings, her husband, and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by her two children Cheryl Joslin and husband Dan, and Ronald Wilkey and wife Carla; grandchildren Timothy Joslin and wife Cindy, Tamera Lain and husband William, Paul Joslin and wife Kate, and Jamie Cox and husband Kevin; 6 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be private with a memorial service to be held later.