Ruth Ann (Woollen) Wilkerson 84 of Normal, IL formerly of Wapella, IL passed away 12 Noon, May 26, 2026 at her family residence, Normal, IL.

Visitation will be 12 – 2 PM Monday, June 1, 2026 with Services to follow at 2 PM at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Josh Gorrie officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. 

Memorials may be directed to the Wapella Christian Church, McLean County Genealogical Society or the McLean County Historical Society. 

Ruth Ann was born July 23, 1941 in Wapella, IL the daughter of Otis Samuel and Merna J. (Armstrong) Woollen. She married Sherman A. Wilkerson September 16, 1961 in Wapella, IL.

Survivors include her husband, Sherman A. Wilkerson, Normal, IL, children, Cheryl A. (Gene) Lynch, Champaign, IL and Caren A. (Andy Smith) Appel, Normal, IL, and one granddaughter Jillian J. (Fiancé, Josh Toquothty) Appel, Williamsburg, VA.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Earl and Tom Woollen. 

Ruth Ann was a member and officer of the McLean County Genealogical Society and a member of the Wapella Christian Church. She had worked for GTE for five years before staying home to raise her daughters.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com