A Legacy of Service and Impact

As an Affordable Care Act  Navigator, Ms. Wilkinson helped lead Oak Hill’s headquarters team  playing a vital role in statewide service delivery. She also assisted  individuals and families in securing life-changing health coverage,  directly advancing efforts to reduce Mississippi’s uninsured rate. 

Her commitment to community health earned national recognition,  including interviews with Politico Magazine, KFF News, and other media  outlets. 

Ms. Wilkinson was also one of the first certified NBCUSA H.O.P.E. Health Ministry Health Ambassadors, contributing to a national  effort to bring culturally grounded health education to churches and  communities. 

At The Hill–Hernando Baptist Church, she served as  President of the Usher and Health Ministry, leading with warmth and  excellence, and creating a welcoming, health-conscious environment. She  also served as Assistant Clerk, strengthening church operations and  supporting community programs. 

As liaison to the Hernando  Interfaith Council on Poverty, she helped connect families in Hernando and Nesbit to essential food resources, building bridges across  congregations and strengthening collaborative service. 

Within the  Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference Baptist State Convention, she  served as State Director for Federal Faith-Based Initiatives, helping  churches and community organizations access federal programs that  support families and expand health access. 

Together with her  husband, Charles Wilkinson, she co-led Walking with the Wilkinsons, a  joyful ministry promoting physical activity, fellowship, and holistic  health.  

A True Pioneer 

Ms. Wilkinson’s pioneering  spirit helped shape ACA outreach across Mississippi, health ministry at  The Hill, interfaith collaboration in Hernando, and community wellness  initiatives across the region. Her influence lives on in the ministries  she strengthened and the families she supported. 

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23