Rebecca "Becky" Joann Wilkerson, 86, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas died July 2, 2026.

She was born September 27, 1939 in Garfield, Arkansas to Lonnie Seth Dart and Jeannie Margaret Oneill Dart. She married CW Wilkerson, the love of her life, on December 2, 1960. Becky was the heart of the home as a mother and homemaker. Everyone knew that Monday was "brown bean day" and she made extra for visitors who always seemed to arrive at lunch time. Her famous coconut cream pie was always requested at church events and parishioners would get dessert first to ensure they got a piece. When she decided to stay home with her children, Becky wanted a couple of cows to milk for a little extra money. That was the inspiration for the family's successful dairy business which existed for over 30 years.

Becky was an excellent herdsman but after the cows were milked, she would put on a dress and makeup to go to the store leaving no one to guess that she had just milked 60 Holsteins. She was blessed with seemingly boundless energy throughout her life maintaining a spotless house, vegetable garden and yard well into her 80's. Becky had an infectious smile and laugh. No one left her home without getting some homemade dessert served with a glass of Coke. She dearly loved visits from her grandchildren and great grandchildren making sure she kept their favorite sugary snack and soda in stock. She encouraged ice cream for breakfast because it was good for them. She could also listen to a song and then play it on the piano by ear.

She was a member of the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church and is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Bernard and Lonnie Dart and a granddaughter, Brittney Jolene.

Survivors are her husband CW of the home; children, Diana Wilkerson-O'Brien (Thomas) of Pea Ridge, Brently Wilkerson (Stephanie) of Pea Ridge; brother, Gaylord Dart of Garfield; five grandchildren Kaitlyn Keller, Sheldon Wilkerson (Meranda) Tyler Wilkerson (Susan) Trey Wilkerson (Lena) and Tanner O'Brien (Abbey); nine great-grandchildren: Sabra, Seth, Evan, Avery, Xollie, Rebecca, Thomas, Bennett and Dawsyn.

Graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Buttram Chapel Cemetery in Pea Ridge. No Visitation.