Nira Wilkinson

Nira Johnson-Wilkinson was born on November 21, 1926, in Minden, Nebraska. Nira led a remarkable life filled with entrepreneurship, family, faith, and unwavering dedication.

She graduated from Axtel, Nebraska High School in 1945 and went on to graduate from Parks Business College. With a career spanning 29 years in the dry cleaning business, 25 years as an accountant and business owner, and a lifetime commitment to bookkeeping and managing her businesses, Nira left a lasting impact on those around her through her work ethic. Her passion for numbers shone through in all aspects of her life. Nira was a faithful Sunday School Teacher for 20 years at Wesley United Methodist Church and treasurer for the United Methodist Women for more than 11 years.

Nira's memories will be cherished by her surviving family and friends, including her son, Charles (Debbie) Johnson of Sully, IA; daughter, Charleen Ahrenstorff of Mountain Home, AR; and daughters-in-law, Jessann Johnson and Shelly Johnson. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Matthew Johnson, Jennifer Van Sant, Ryan Johnson, Joleen McBee, Julie Deaton, Tyler Ahrenstorff, Jaycee Ahrenstorff, Skyler Johnson; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

In the company of loved ones, her final moments were surrounded by their love and warmth as she peacefully passed away on March 6, 2024. She is now reunited with her parents, Charles and Anna Schneider; husbands, Delno Francis Johnson and Robert L Wilkinson; sons, Michael and George Johnson; grandson, Scott Johnson; brother, Lawrence Schneider; and sisters, Doris Mcattee, Elna Arnold, and Wilma Lee.

Apart from her professional achievements, Nira found joy in spending time with her family and grandchildren. Her presence at every family gathering never went amiss - a testament to her love and devotion to those she held dear. Nira also enjoyed working tirelessly both professionally and personally alongside pursuing interests such as bookkeeping and traveling.

The services honoring Nira Johnson-Wilkinson's life will take place at Kirby Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mountain Home, Arkansas, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with visitation from 1:00 until service time. A Graveside Service at West Liberty Cemetery in Searsboro, Iowa, will be 10:00 am on March 12, 2024. As we bid farewell to Nira Wilkinson's earthly presence, we celebrate a life well-lived with an indelible legacy of love and dedication that will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Memorials may be made to United Methodist Women.  

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.