Christine Wilkinson Gagnon, 77, passed away in her Niangua, MO home on September 15, 2021. She was born on August 11, 1944, in Fort Collins, CO to Donald Grant Wilkinson, Sr. and Ella Lynn (Russell) Wilkinson.

Christine grew up in Poplar Bluff, MO, and succeeded to graduate in 1966 with a Bachelor's in Business Education from Central Methodist University. She was a devoted military wife of over 20 years, and a dedicated employee of Bass Pro Shop of 33 years, until her retirement in 2020. Christine loved her children and grandchildren dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Ella Wilkinson and her son Michael Gagnon.

Christine is survived by her loving family: brother Donald Grant Wilkinson II, son Robert Gagnon, Jr. (wife Jennifer), daughters Denise Gagnon Hoffman (husband Leonard) and Annette Gagnon Williams (husband Michael) and grandchildren Kaylee Gagnon, Zachary Gagnon, Andrew Gagnon, Austin Gagnon, Charlotte Hoffmann, Alexandra Hoffmann, and Colbie Hoffmann.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, MO 65804. Per CDC recommendations, masks should be worn when 6 feet of social distancing cannot be maintained.  Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com .