1933-2026
Julene Fern Wilson, 93, passed away October 29, 2026 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.
She was born July 25, 1933 in Quinter, KS, the daughter of William Sanford and Gladys Fern Williams Powers. Moving from Gardner, KS, she has been a Jetmore resident for 49 years. Julene was a homemaker, substitute teacher, and the original coordinator for the Parents as Teachers program for Hodgeman County.
She was a member of the Jetmore United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school. Julene was also a member of United Methodist Women and the Jetmore Library Board. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, playing games, crocheting, walking, playing the piano at the Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center, and she loved spending time with her family.
On November 30, 1952, she married Loyd Glen Wilson in Gove, KS. He passed away December 25, 2014.
Survivors include: four sons, Marvin (Helen) Wilson, Louisburg, KS, Darrel (Shawn) Wilson, Ottawa, KS, Richard (Glenda) Wilson, Paola, KS, Roger Wilson, Gove, KS; daughter, Susan (Fred) Dierksen, Dodge City, KS; four brothers, Ronald Powers, Quinter, KS, Ramon (Eva) Powers, Topeka, KS, Roger Powers, Gove, KS, Leland (Sharon) Powers, Gilbert, AZ; twenty grandchildren, forty-five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Wilson; great grandson, Gage Wilson; sister, Dorene Jennings; two sisters-in-law, Berniece Powers and Dee Powers.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2026 at the United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Pastor Mark Durham presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2026 with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2026 at Gove Cemetery, Gove, KS.
Memorials may be given to the Hodgeman County Health Center ISB or Jetmore Library in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663, Jetmore, KS 67854. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithfuneralhome.com.
Interment Funeral
4550 County Road R
Gove, KS 67736
