Jewel Wilkinson Aslinger, 69, of Harlan departed this life on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at her home following a long illness. Jewel was born on December 17, 1953 and had spent most of her life living on Clover Fork before moving to Harlan. She had been the owner/operator of House of Pets for 25 years. Jewel was a graduate of Evarts High School and believed in the Church of God faith. She loved spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Aslinger; her parents, Wallace Wilkinson, Sr. and Myrtle Faye Robbins Wilkinson; a grandson, Shawn Mickeal Aslinger; a baby sister, Wilma Jean Wilkinson; a brother, Wallace Wilkinson, Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Gary Middleton.

Survivors include her son, Shaun Neal Aslinger, Harlan; three grandchildren, Alexis Bailey and husband, Harold, Evarts; Cameryn Aslinger, Highsplint; David Aslinger, Highsplint; a great-grandson, Liam Bailey, Evarts; three sisters, Gladys Wilkinson, Highsplint; Karen Braithwaite and husband, Mike, Highsplint; and Imogene Middleton, Lejunior; and three brothers, Willard Wilkinson and wife, Angie; Larry Lee Wilkinson; and Charles Glen "Charlie" Wilkinson, all of Highsplint. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Lila Wilkinson, Cotes; a host of nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Kathleen Braithwaite of Lexington; and many friends including a special friend, April Cole of Harlan.

Her visitation will be held Thursday from 5 until 9 pm at the Closplint Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 28, 2023, at 2 pm at the Church with Pastor Steve Sizemore, Pastor John Carter and the Reverend Willard Pace officiating.

Burial will follow in the Robbins Family Cemetery at Highsplint with her family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jewel Wilkinson Aslinger.