Karen Kay Wilkins' Obituary
Decatur – It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Karen Kay Wilkins, 83, of Decatur, formerly of Ottumwa, IA, who passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Her enjoyment in life was a Coca-Cola soda and a smile, some Elvis music, a double cheeseburger plain with fries, and sometimes a banana milk shake when feeling cute. She was a very religious woman who played the piano and organ in church. She was a hard worker who never knew a stranger and was loved by all.
Karen is preceded in death by her husband Delbert Eugene Wilkins; her parents Tom and Sadie Mincks of Lubbock, TX; her infant son Dino Wilkins; her oldest sister Jean Hamer of Moline, IL; her baby sister Nacey Lee Simonich of Lubbock, TX; her baby daughter Tina Lynn Nickerson; her first born grandson Randy Eugene Wilkins.
She is survived by her ex-husband Cecil Wayne Scroggins of Decatur; daughters: Tammy Kay Eastwood and her husband Martin Steven Eastwood of Ottumwa, IA, Torry Crayton and her husband Sean Crayton of Decatur. She also had seven grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Services will be held in Ottumwa, IA, at a later date.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at https://gracelandfairlawn.com.
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