Edna Walker

Edna Adele Walker, 92, of Spartanburg, passed away Friday, March 30, 2012 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born March 26, 1920, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Smolen Morris, wife of the late Theodore Charles Walker, and sister of the late William Morris, Jr. Mrs. Walker was born in New York City, NY and lived in New Jersey and Vermont before retiring to South Carolina. Although she worked for many years, her primary career and joy was her family. She loved baking, and was an accomplished cake decorator. She spent many years supporting her husband's passion, barbershop singing, and was renowned for her afterglows. She also enjoyed painting and being active in her church. She leaves behind one son. Theodore Walker, Jr. and wife Aline of San Diego, CA; two daughters, Virginia (Ginny) Burgess and husband Dick of Spartanburg, and Dorothy Walker and husband Sam Aloni of Lilburn, GA; ten grandchildren, Theodore Walker, III, Anne Walker, Nancy Kaase, Caroline Walker and Morgan Walker of San Diego, CA, Meredith Gabbitas of Austin, TX, Barbara Burgess and Richard Burgess, Jr. of Spartanburg, Lindsay Finnegan and Asher Aloni of Lilburn, GA; 12 great-grandchildren (one of whom predeceased her), two great-great-grandchildren; dear friend Amelia Dickerson of Spartanburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. by the Rev. Alan Leonard. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 160024, Boiling Springs, SC 29316. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edna Adele Walker please visit our Sympathy Store.