Virginia Walker
Graveside services for Virginia Lois Walker, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Walker passed away at 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her home.
Virginia was born November 13, 1932 at West Plains, Missouri to Alvin C. and Thana M. Breeding Mahan. She attended West Plains schools before moving to Gainesville, Missouri where she graduated from Gainesville High School with the Class of 1950. Virginia attended Draughn’s Business School in Springfield, Missouri and eventually moved to Wichita, Kansas to work. She and several girlfriends worked at an airplane factory and lived with a relative during those years. On February 11, 1952, she married Joseph Sidney “Sid” Walker, who preceded her in death on September 14, 1988. They lived in Portsmouth, Virginia for a short time while her husband was in the Navy. After their daughter was born, they moved back to Missouri and lived in Gainesville before settling in West Plains. Mrs. Walker worked with several companies and banks before joining the Missouri Department of Social Services as a Secretary. She worked at the Howell County Division of Family Services for 30 years before retiring in 2003. She enjoyed her retirement years with family and friends, gardening, being involved with her church and volunteer activities, researching history for her family genealogy projects and spending time with her daughter. Virginia was also an animal lover and loved her toy poodle, Katy and her rescued cats.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Jo Walker Kirksey, Cotter, Arkansas and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
Her husband and parents preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church of West Plains, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Heaven’s Creatures Thrift Store, Sims Cemetery, Gainesville, Missouri or any charity of choice and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Kari Moore
October 20, 2017 @ 12:26 pm
Virginia was a dear friend of mine for 30 plus years. I will miss her. Virginia was a class act!
Love to u Cindy and to all her little fir babies.
Kari
Jerry and Sandy Owens
October 20, 2017 @ 5:20 pm
Aunt Virginia will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
She was an exceptional Lady.
Bill Breeding
October 20, 2017 @ 7:05 pm
Our deepest condolences. Virginia was a beacon of light in this world. Her faith shined upon all that knew her. She will be missed very, very much.
Dan and Rosalea Cargill
October 21, 2017 @ 12:15 am
We are so shocked and sorry to hear about Virginia. Just can’t believe it. She and Dan had a special connection from attending the same grade school at Free Union. Virginia helped me with blood drives for a few years at our church, and she enjoyed visiting with the donors and serving them drinks and snacks, and we always enjoyed our time together. She meant a lot to us, and we will miss her so much. I’m sure I’ll look for her in her pew on Sundays. Our daughter called me and asked “Is that OUR Virginia?” So sorry.
Dianne & Randal
October 21, 2017 @ 6:08 pm
Your mother was a lovely, sweet lady. She was so gracious and welcoming when I would visit in her home. We will keep you in our prayers during these difficult days ahead.
Lots of love,
Dianne & Randal
Mary Ruth Sparks
October 21, 2017 @ 6:50 pm
Cindy, we are so sorry about your Mother’s death.
Mary Ruth
Teresa Talley
October 22, 2017 @ 3:23 pm
Virginia was a good friend. I have known her for many years. She will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss Cindy.
Joann Blackburn
October 22, 2017 @ 7:21 pm
Virginia was a long-time family friend, tho I only met her in 1994 when I returned from Los Angeles. We went. To the same church, FCC, & she participated in my church-lady study group, Eve’s Daughters. Virginia was so thoughtful & kind and will be missed by many of us. I am so sorry for your loss, Cindy. Prayers for you and your family at this sad time. – Joann Blackburn, Kansas City
Pam Hessee
October 24, 2017 @ 10:54 am
Cindy, I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. She was such a beautiful lady, always wore a smile on her face. I hadn’t seen here in several years and then I would run into her at Anytime Fitness. She was so proud of you and all your accomplishments!
Pam (Hayes) Hessee, West Plains, MO
Anytime Fitness
October 24, 2017 @ 5:13 pm
Cynthia, We are so sorry to hear of Virginia’s passing! We absolutely adored her! She brought such a joyful smile into the gym every time she was here! She always looked so beaShe was one of our most dedicated members! We will miss her dearly! <3 xoxox
You will be in our prayers.
Love,
Cynthia Robertson
Michael Gallamore
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