Carolyn Mae Wilkerson, 89, of Sweet Home passed away Saturday April 4, 2026. She was born August 14, 1936 to Velma (Clark) and Sanford Gunter in Redlands, California.

She grew up in Southern California and moved to Sweet Home in 1969. She was an elementary teacher for 26 years.

Her hobbies included art and crafts, golf, playing bridge and fishing. She loved to travel and to cook.

She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Felix Wilkerson, her daughter Mishell Swartwout of Grants Pass, and son Michael Wilkerson of Sweet Home, four grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son Matthew Wilkerson (2020) and sister Cathie Slocum (2025).

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com