Jennifer “Jenny” Lynne Crockarell, age 63, of Flora and formerly of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away Sunday evening, October 18, 2026, at Axiom Healthcare of Flora.

      She was born July 26, 1963, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the daughter of David Warren and Sharon Arlene (Stevens) Wilkinson. 

      Jenny had worked as a waitress and server in earlier years. In her free time, she liked to keep her hands busy with knitting and crocheting, finding satisfaction in creating things by hand. She put her creativity to use making and selling crafts and enjoyed settling in to work a puzzle.

      She is survived by her children: Bruce (Keila) Harshbarger of Edwardsville, Jackie (Donny) Broyles of Troy, and Billy (Amanda) Harshbarger of Troy; 7 grandchildren: David, Matt, Layla, Destiny, Aubrey, Tyler, and Kaleb; a brother: David (Deanna) Wilkinson of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and a sister: Janet (Gordon) Irwin of Lexington, North Carolina.

      She was preceded in passing by her father: Dave Wilkinson; her mother: Sharon Lancenese; and a sister: Lori Wilkinson.

      There will be no services.  Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations are suggested to Residential Home Health and Hospice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com