Barbara Ann Houser Wilkinson, 90, of Maiden, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at her residence.

She was born November 13, 1934 in Lincoln County to the late William Alvin Houser and Hester Ellen Houser. Barbara was a member of Mt. Anderson Baptist Church in Maiden, where she was baptized on February 25, 1968. A devoted member of the church, she sang in the choir, helped with Vacation Bible School, was active in the Women’s Missionary Union, and had a special gift for caring for the babies in the nursery. Barbara had a love for crafts, especially making blankets and kleenex boxes, and a passion for sending cards, always bringing encouragement and joy to others.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jimmy White; grandson, William Cooper; brothers, Bill Houser, Marvin Houser Jr., John Houser, and Charles Houser; sisters, Peggy Houser, Lucy Isaac, Reba Painter, Inez Baker, Louise Cockey, Nana Melton, and Edith Melton.

Those left to cherish her memory are;

Husband of 55 years: Charles “Toot” F. Wilkinson of the home

Daughters: Sande White of Denver

Kathy Powers and husband Stefan of Maiden

Sheri Linebarger and husband Robbie of Maiden

Monica Cooper and husband Gerry of Maiden

Sister: Martha Houser of Lincolnton

Sister-in-Law: Doris Wilkinson

 Grandchildren: Brande White, Jordan White (Kara), Brittany Lineberger, Bailey Blair (Jordan), Jessica Cooper, Stefanie Powers, and Dustin Powers

 Great-Grandchildren: Bentley Altmayer, Jace Poole, Cayden White, Jensen Blair, Zayn Lineberger, and Avery White

 Honorary Grandchildren: Telisa Hunter and Adam Robinson

 A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Anderson Baptist Church in Maiden. Rev. Donald Cline and Rev. Charles Ingle will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. at Mt. Anderson Baptist Church. Those serving as pallbearers will be Afton McRee, Jordan White, Jordan Blair, Bentley Altmayer, Dustin Powers, Adam Robinson, Steve Hull, Todd Painter, and Jace Poole.

 Memorials may be made to Hearts & Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 596, Terrell, NC 28682

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 The Wilkinson family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111