Ethel Christine, 84, of Imperial died July 21, 2025. Born Oct. 16, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Ethel and Ado Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years: Jim Wilkerson.
She is survived by two children: Tina (Ed) Womack and Keith (Natalie) Howell; seven grandchildren: Christopher Howell, Jotaska Howell, Alex (Alyssa) Eddings, Brett Howell, Blake (Kayla) Howell, Michael Howell and Samantha Womack; 14 great-grandchildren: Tyler Howell, John Howell, Christina Howell, Ida Hudson, Eugene Hartmann III, Bridgett Hudson, Gage Hudson, Mason Eddings, Dominic Howell, Noah Howell, Carter Eddings, Charlie Eddings, DJ Howell and Cameron Howell; and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by two sons: Paul Edward "Eddie” Howell and Dwain Francis Howell; and three siblings: Delona Gilbreath, John Johnson and George Johnson.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks.