Jean Louise Wilkins, 86, of Baker, WV passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021 at E.A. Hawse Nursing & Rehabilitation Center where she had been a patient for 3 years.

Born on July 12, 1935 in Lost River, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Robbie (Keller) Keller. Jean was a homemaker and loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her children and grandchildren.  She was a loyal member of the Lost River United Methodist Church, and when able, could be found there each Sunday morning.  She was a graduate of Mathias High School, Class of 1953.

On September 12, 1959, after a 5 year courtship, she married the love of her life, Llewellyn C. Wilkins, who survives.  She is also survived by her daughters, Lana Sue Wilkins and Lisa Ann Basye (John); grandchildren, Lindsey Funkhouser (Travis), Justin Basye (fiancée Taylor) and Leanna Basye, a great-grandson, Meyer Funkhouser, all of Baker, WV, and a "special son" Terry Miller (Sherry) and granddaughter, Kacie Miller, of Broadway, VA.

Along with her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy L. Keller and sisters, Hazel Delawder and Nina Wilkins.

Funeral services will be held on October 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Lost River United Methodist Church, Lost River, WV with Pastor Deborah Shreve officiating.   Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Baker, WV.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 6-8 pm at McKee Funeral Home Chapel, Baker, WV.

Memorial donations may be made to the Greenwood Cemetery, c/o Debra Branson, 192 Big Ridge Rd, Baker, WV 26801 or the E.A. Hawse Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, PO Box 92, Baker, WV 26801.

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Baker, WV.