Marilyn “Jo” Burke Wilson, 69, of Evarts departed this life on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Born January 21, 1957 in Harlan to the late Andy and Ollie Turner Burke, she had lived here most of her life. Marilyn was a homemaker and believed in the Pentecostal faith. Marilyn was a very humble person who would give the shirt off of her back to anyone. She enjoyed spending her time reading her Bible and spending time with her dog, whom she loved very much.

     In addition to her parents, Marilyn is preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Oveda Napier; her son, Tommy Dale Napier; three brothers, Tom, Sam and Bobby Turner; two sisters, Mary Trine and Ethel Furdaugh, and one grandchild, Tasha Weller.

     Survivors include her husband, Daniel Wilson, Evarts; a daughter, Brenda Napier, Evarts; five grandchildren, Tamara Weller, Paul Weller and wife, Dora Mae, Natesia Weller, Ashley Napier and Nicholos Napier; seven great-grandchildren, Braxton Weller, Julian Lewis, Kendele Payne, Khloe Payne, Eli Weller, Emily Weller and Elianna Weller; special niece, Tonya Jarrell and husband, Jared; her adoptive daughter, Blanche Ealy, whom she loved like her own; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

     Her visitation will be held Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Evarts Funeral Home beginning at 12 pm with her funeral service to follow at 2 pm. Reverend Justin Cupp will officiate. Burial will follow in the Evarts Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

     Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Marilyn “Jo” Burke Wilson.