Jane Wilkins

Jane R. Wilkins, 85 of Bryant, passed away February 18, 2017. She was born July 30, 1931 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Gene and Billie Barnhill Reynolds. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Benton and Wesley Sunday School Class. Jane was a volunteer at Saline Memorial Hospital from 2000 until 2017. She logged over 5,433 hours of volunteer service. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Bobby Reynolds, grandson, Matthew Taylor and husband of 62 years, Melvin Wilkins. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Jane and Don Dove, Maggie and Jim Taylor; granddaughters, Claire and Jorge Marron, Paige Taylor, sister, Billigene Pedigo, brother, Jim and Linda Reynolds, special relatives, M.L. and Mary Ann Wilkins, numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Church services at First United Methodist Church in Benton will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ben Crismon officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery in Alexander. The family would like to thank the staff, volunteers and nurses at Saline Memorial Hospice House for all their kindness and care during this difficult time. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.