Mary Lynn Wilkins
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Obituary
Mary Lynn Wilkins
Age 88, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, was promoted to Glory on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Prairie Grove Health & Rehab in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. She was born February 10, 1937 in Newport, Arkansas, the daughter of Walter and Sarah (Carey) James.
Mary was saved at the age of 13, and like so many of her family was called to serve the Lord. For over forty years she helped at the Salvation Army where she taught Sunday School classes and cooked for the homeless, veterans and children. She spent almost every summer teaching girls church camp and helped lead many people to Jesus.
Mary's life was not easy as she was preceded in death by two sons Jeff and Steve Davis, four brothers Rev. Marvin, Charles, Walter, Gephart, six sisters Alice, Dorothy Jewell, Lacy, Imogene, Ora Bell, and Janice.
Survivors include Terry Davis and his wife Tamyra of Cave Springs, Arkansas, Phil Davis and his wife Cheri of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one brother David James of Newport, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
The family will have a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 11:00 A.M. at the Salvation Army Church 219 West 15th Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Burial was in the West Fork Cemetery in West Fork, Arkansas.
Age 88, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, was promoted to Glory on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Prairie Grove Health & Rehab in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. She was born February 10, 1937 in Newport, Arkansas, the daughter of Walter and Sarah (Carey) James.
Mary was saved at the age of 13, and like so many of her family was called to serve the Lord. For over forty years she helped at the Salvation Army where she taught Sunday School classes and cooked for the homeless, veterans and children. She spent almost every summer teaching girls church camp and helped lead many people to Jesus.
Mary's life was not easy as she was preceded in death by two sons Jeff and Steve Davis, four brothers Rev. Marvin, Charles, Walter, Gephart, six sisters Alice, Dorothy Jewell, Lacy, Imogene, Ora Bell, and Janice.
Survivors include Terry Davis and his wife Tamyra of Cave Springs, Arkansas, Phil Davis and his wife Cheri of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one brother David James of Newport, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
The family will have a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 11:00 A.M. at the Salvation Army Church 219 West 15th Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Burial was in the West Fork Cemetery in West Fork, Arkansas.
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Salvation Army Church, 219 W. 15th Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Feb 10, 1937
Aug 28, 2025
88
Tributes
Sorry to hear about your loss. Mary was a truly beautiful person. Always doing for others. Always laughing. She will be missed by many!
Mary Ann lockhart - friend
Mary was a wonderful woman and it has been my pleasure to know her many years. Rest in peace.
Becky Mott - Friend
Mary was one of my camp counselor at Camp Heart O’Hills when I was younger. She was always so kind and loving. I always enjoyed seeing her bright spirit throughout the years at camp. When I last saw her in April, she was still doing great and loving life. She will be forever missed and loved!
Stephanie Hargis - Friend
Mary was always a good and faithful servant to the LORD. She was there when anything was needed to be done. She never gave on the youth she was teaching. The Thanksgiving and Christmas she came and cooked for the youth that special meal. She loved her family so much. I can imagine the moment she entered the gates, "Welcome my good and faithful servant. " Mary may you no longer feel the pains that you carried here on earth.
Suzanne Killion - Friend
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Salvation Army Church, 219 W. 15th Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Feb 10, 1937
Aug 28, 2025
88