Mary Jo Wilkins, 69, of Fenton, MO passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1954 to Joseph and Dorothy Courtney of Boardman, Ohio. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Steve Wilkins; son, Jeff (Michelle) Wilkins and stepdaughter, Abby (Phil) Perkins; grandchildren, Hadley and Baker Wilkins and Gavin and Brody Perkins; nieces, Stacey (Bradley) Malone and Stephanie (Bob) Antal, and her fur babies, Grace and Ivy Wilkins. She is preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law, James E. and Betty L. (Eckhart) Wilkins and sister-in-law, Susan (Jay) Jenkins. Mary Jo had a zest for life and a variety of hobbies. In 2019 she was able to retire to pursue her dreams outside of work. She loved to travel and explore new places, but nothing could replace annual trips to the Hoover Cottage in Michigan, spending any time she could with her grandchildren, fostering and finding forever homes for any dog that needed her love, buying shoes and going out to eat with her husband. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Serendipity German Shepherd Dog Rescue at serendipityGSD.org. Mary Jo's warmth and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew her. The visitation will be on September 21st, 2024 from 9AM - 11AM. The Memorial service will start at 11AM, at the Jay B Smith funeral home in Fenton, MO. 777 Oakwood (at 141) Fenton MO 63026