Robbye Gene Wilkerson, 89, of Ash Grove, passed away, Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Robbye the daughter of Luther and Callie (Payne) Summers was born in McKinney, TX.  Robbye married Willard C. Wilkerson on December 12, 1944.  They were privileged to share over 57 years before Willard's passing in 2002.

Robbye was a life-long area resident of Ash Grove.  She retired after working at Ash Grove Pharmacy for 35 years as the clerk.  She loved going to church, spending time at the Sunshine Center, and going to the casino.  Robbye also adored her beloved, 15-year-old, Schnauzer, Callie Sue.  Robbye enjoyed all the moments of time with family and friends.

Robbye was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her step-father, Bill Carroll; and one brother, L.C. Summers.

Robbye is survived by three children, Pam Kangas and husband John, Luke Wilkerson and wife Toni, Laura Koebel and husband Jim; fourteen grandchildren, Sheila and BJ Ruark, Stan Steeley, Sharon Steeley, Seleeah and Chris Hodge, Kelly and Justin Williams, John Kangas, Kim and Jason Young, Brad and Sarah Wilkerson, Anthony and Kari Wilkerson, Adam and Tobey Wilkerson, Aaron Koebel, Jimmy Koebel, Jay and Veronica Koebel; 34 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.

Visitation will be 7:00PM-9:00PM, Friday, March 10, 2017 at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove, MO.  Funeral services will be at 3:00PM, Saturday, March 11, 2017 at First Baptist Church, Ash Grove, MO.  Graveside services will follow at Ash Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Ash Grove Sunshine Center and may be left at the funeral home.