Ruth Marie Wilkinson, 74, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville, Ark.

She was born December 11, 1949, in Walsh, Colo., the daughter of William and Mable (Smith) Spencer, who preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death was her husband Harry Wilkinson, Jr; one son, Bob Priest; one stepson, Mike Priest; two sisters, Joann Patterson and Alice Prewitt and two brothers, Bob Spencer and Jim Spencer.

Survivors include one son, Melvin Priest and his wife Terri of Wheaton, Mo.; three brothers, Harry Spencer and his wife Charlene of Ohio, Dean Spencer and his wife, Lucille of Okla. and Chuck Spencer and his wife Angie of Kan.; one sister, Mary Lou Morgan of Okla.; one sister-inlaw, Peggy Spencer of Kan.; two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

A Private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.