Barbara Walker

Barbara M. Walker, 68, of Pampa, TX (formerly of Poteau, OK)  passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 in Pampa.  Barbara was born September 27, 1945 in Canadian, TX to Lewis & Bessie (McReynolds) Mathews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Muriel Gene Walker on March 21, 2010.  Barbara met and married Muriel in California where they managed El Corona Apartments.  After moving to Oklahoma, Barbara graduated from Carl Albert Junior College in 1985 majoring in Auto Mechanics.  She worked for EXIDE/Interstate Batteries where she was supervisor of the battery department.  She traveled throughout the United States working for them, living many different places.  She began working for Engine Parts & Supply in Pampa, TX in 2000 for Tammy Maple who became a close friend.  She retired from there in 2011. 

Survivors include her stepson, Greg Walker & wife Pam of Poteau, OK; aunt, Christine Harris of Poteau, OK; niece Linda Galbraith & husband Bruce of Dallas, TX; nephews, Tommy Lewis Adams of Pampa, TX, Carrol Wayne Bentley of Amarillo, TX; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 2:30 pm, Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.  Interment will follow.