Jane F. Wilkerson, age 72, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 8:11 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.  

She was born in Kenton, Ohio on February 10, 1950, to the late Carl E. and Jean Ann (Klingler) Wilkerson.

Jane was a graduate of Ada High School and the The Ohio State University.  She also received a masters degree from the University of Dayton. Jane began teaching science at Westfall High School in Williamsport, OH in 1974.  She spent her entire career in that same system as a teacher and/or guidance counselor, retiring in 2009. Jane moved back “home” to Ada to spend the remaining years closer to her family.  Jane lived a Christian life and shared generously with many individuals and groups during her lifetime.

Jane is survived by her sisters: Dorothy Stultz of Vero Beach, FL, Judith (Larry) Lawrence of Ada, and Nancy (Robert) McCool of Ada; and brothers: Carl (Bonnie) Wilkerson of Ada, Michael (Shenaz) Wilkerson of St. Johns, FL.  She is also survived by sixteen nieces and nephews, great nieces, and nephews that she considered her grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her brother and sister: Gary Wilkerson and Carol Ann Wilkerson.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada with Pastor Mark Andreasen Officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.  

Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.    

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hardin County Humane Society.