Wednesday, September 4, 2024 8:09 am

Barbara Esther Wilkerson, age 90 of Forest City, died Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Barbara was born January 2, 1934, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Ralph Wilkerson and Brama Lee Jones Wilkerson.

She was a graduate of Charlotte Central High School and formerly attended Adaville Baptist Church.

She worked as a professional photographer which allowed her to travel through the country on photo assignments.

She is survived by her sister, Nora Geraldine Wilkerson Smith of Silver Spring, MD, and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held August 31, 2024, in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Sidney Calhoun officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.