Bethena Wilkenson (née Thompson) was born Monday, December 1, 1794.
she died Friday, September 8, 1837. her recorded age was 42.
her remains can be found at
St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery
.
BETHENA
wife of
M. S.Wilkinson,
departed this life September 8, 1837;
aged 42 years and 9 months.
Be ye also ready, for in such a time as ye
think not, the son of man cometh.
Cemetery notes:
Mrs Wilkenson wife of Moses S. died the 8th & was buried the 9th in tier next east of her father & near the foot stone of his grave
— George H. Griswold, sexton, 1825-1843