Marie “Riki” Walker, 92, of Bethany, OK passed away Monday, December 7, 2009. She was born in Nacogdoches, TX on February 26, 1917, to Clebourn & Emma (Howard) Alders. Riki was a retired state employee. Riki and 12 siblings were raised by her parents on a 160 acre farm. Riki was an advocate of education, attending Stephen F. Foster College where she was her cheerleading squad captain. She took delight in her accomplishments winning many tennis titles with other countries while in college. She later attended Texas University where she earned her Masters Degree in Sociology and up to her Psychology Degree at Tahlequah State. Riki was known for her wit and vivacious personality. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Freeman Walker. Riki was a member of the Crossroads Cathedral and took pride in the fact that she read the Bible through four times. She will be dearly missed and completely lovingly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her son, Ron Walker of Bethany, OK; daughter & son in law, Mona & Don Brown of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren & their spouse, Polo & Dawnie, Jennifer & Billy, Tammye & David, Michelle & John; great grandchildren, Mikia, Caleb, John, Rynn, Mikala, Johna Michelle; many devoted, extended family members and friends.
Services were held 2 pm Friday, December 11, 2009 graveside at Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Marie "Riki" Walker
Marie “Riki” Walker, 92, of Bethany, OK passed away Monday, December 7, 2009. She was born in Nacogdoches, TX on February 26, 1917, to Clebourn & Emma (Howard) Alders. Riki was a retired state employee. Riki and 12 siblings were raised by her parents on a 160 acre farm. Riki was an advocate of education, attending Stephen F. Foster College where she was her cheerleading squad captain. She took delight in her accomplishments winning many tennis titles with other countries while in college. She later attended Texas University where she earned her Masters Degree in Sociology and up to her Psychology Degree at Tahlequah State. Riki was known for her wit and vivacious personality. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Freeman Walker. Riki was a member of the Crossroads Cathedral and took pride in the fact that she read the Bible through four times. She will be dearly missed and completely lovingly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her son, Ron Walker of Bethany, OK; daughter & son in law, Mona & Don Brown of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren & their spouse, Polo & Dawnie, Jennifer & Billy, Tammye & David, Michelle & John; great grandchildren, Mikia, Caleb, John, Rynn, Mikala, Johna Michelle; many devoted, extended family members and friends.
Services were held 2 pm Friday, December 11, 2009 graveside at Shady Point Cemetery, Shady Point, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK.
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