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Walker, Shirley

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Obituary of Walker, Shirley

 Shirley Bowen Walker (80) passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013.  Shirley is survived by her four children; Steven Walker, Diane Walker, Dean Walker and his wife Colleen, Clay Walker and his wife Kim; and three grandchildren; Ryan Walker, Alisha Walker, and Matt Walker.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.   She graduated from Abilene High School and went to McMurry College for her first year.  She married Jerry Dean Walker and went to Texas Tech University, where she graduated with a BS in Education. They eventually moved to Kilgore, Texas, and were very active in the Methodist church.  The family move to Dallas in 1968, and she worked at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Day School as a Pre-School teacher.   In the late 70’s, Shirley went to work for an oil & gas company because she had really enjoyed the geology class she had in college.  She stayed in the oil & gas industry for 25 years and, through it all, she managed to stay employed through the volatile times in the oil & gas industry of the 1980’s and 90’s.  Shirley loved genealogy and family reunions. She traced her own lineage back to the 1700’s, which earned her membership in Daughters of the American Revolution.  This was a source of great pride for her.  Shirley was very active in the Peters Colony Chapter of the DAR.  Shirley loved to travel with her family, especially to the beach.  She truly loved the sand, the sea shells, and the waves lapping onto the shore.   Shirley was a very kind, tender-hearted woman, and had a personality that people loved.  Her children have said that their high school friends would come back from college to visit Shirley, even knowing that her kids were not at home.   Shirley’s true loves in life were her four children, her daughters-in-law, and, most especially, her 3 grandchildren.  She loved to be involved with every family event.  She was a very loving and caring mother. Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013 at First United Methodist Church of Coppell, 420 South Hertz Road, Coppell, Texas, followed by a reception.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, or a charity of your choice.

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  1. Peggu Jackson says:

    I wish I could be there with you today. I loved your Mom so much. She was a tribute to you as a mother and to the things she loved that will live on in you. We will all miss her but remember who she was to all of us. I love you very much.

    Peggu Jackson

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I wish I could be there with you today. I loved your Mom so much. She was a tribute to you as a mother and to the things she loved that will live on in you. We will all miss her but remember who she was to all of us. I love you very much.

  2. Todd Heller says:

    I was terribly sorry to hear this news of Mrs. Walker through a communication from Kelly Fry. She was such a nice and fun lady and any memory I have of her was always uplifting and positive. I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can all be comforted that she is whole again in eternal life. The Todd Heller Family.

    Todd Heller

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I was terribly sorry to hear this news of Mrs. Walker through a communication from Kelly Fry. She was such a nice and fun lady and any memory I have of her was always uplifting and positive. I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can all be comforted that she is whole again in eternal life. The Todd Heller Family.

  3. Sherri Matthews says:

    Dear Diane, Steve, Dean and Clay,

    I will always remember Shirley’s warmth and hospitality, but most of all, her innate sweetness. Shirley was very special, and a wonderful part of my childhood.

    Sherri Matthews

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dear Diane, Steve, Dean and Clay,

    I will always remember Shirley's warmth and hospitality, but most of all, her innate sweetness. Shirley was very special, and a wonderful part of my childhood.

  4. G. Holman King says:

    Dear Walker Family,
    Please accept the condolences of a long ago friend from Abilene High School days. Shirley was a bright cheerful person who enriched the lives of those with whom she came in contact. Many fond memories. We were saddened that she was unable to attend our reunion in 2011.We trust your many great memories will sustain you during this time of loss.
    G. Holman King
    Abilene High School Class of 1951

    G. Holman King

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dear Walker Family,
    Please accept the condolences of a long ago friend from Abilene High School days. Shirley was a bright cheerful person who enriched the lives of those with whom she came in contact. Many fond memories. We were saddened that she was unable to attend our reunion in 2011.We trust your many great memories will sustain you during this time of loss.
    G. Holman King
    Abilene High School Class of 1951

  5. The Prendergast Family says:

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Shirley was the epitome of a true southern woman. No one was a stranger to Shirley. Her gentle, gracious ways and old southern hospitality will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Shirley. Alan, Amy, Sean, Neil and TJ

    The Prendergast Family

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Shirley was the epitome of a true southern woman. No one was a stranger to Shirley. Her gentle, gracious ways and old southern hospitality will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Shirley. Alan, Amy, Sean, Neil and TJ

  6. Ken Piercy says:

    What a wonderful life to celebrate. I’ll always remember Loos Field and the water tower. Thank you, Shirley.

    Ken Piercy

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    What a wonderful life to celebrate. I'll always remember Loos Field and the water tower. Thank you, Shirley.

  7. monique walters says:

    i remember your moms laughter. she was always smiling and had a sparkle in her eye. she raised four successful children and she knows each of you loved her very much.

    monique walters

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    i remember your moms laughter. she was always smiling and had a sparkle in her eye. she raised four successful children and she knows each of you loved her very much.

7 thoughts on “Walker, Shirley”

  1. I wish I could be there with you today. I loved your Mom so much. She was a tribute to you as a mother and to the things she loved that will live on in you. We will all miss her but remember who she was to all of us. I love you very much.

    Peggu Jackson

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I wish I could be there with you today. I loved your Mom so much. She was a tribute to you as a mother and to the things she loved that will live on in you. We will all miss her but remember who she was to all of us. I love you very much.

  2. I was terribly sorry to hear this news of Mrs. Walker through a communication from Kelly Fry. She was such a nice and fun lady and any memory I have of her was always uplifting and positive. I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can all be comforted that she is whole again in eternal life. The Todd Heller Family.

    Todd Heller

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I was terribly sorry to hear this news of Mrs. Walker through a communication from Kelly Fry. She was such a nice and fun lady and any memory I have of her was always uplifting and positive. I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can all be comforted that she is whole again in eternal life. The Todd Heller Family.

  3. Dear Diane, Steve, Dean and Clay,

    I will always remember Shirley’s warmth and hospitality, but most of all, her innate sweetness. Shirley was very special, and a wonderful part of my childhood.

    Sherri Matthews

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dear Diane, Steve, Dean and Clay,

    I will always remember Shirley's warmth and hospitality, but most of all, her innate sweetness. Shirley was very special, and a wonderful part of my childhood.

  4. Dear Walker Family,
    Please accept the condolences of a long ago friend from Abilene High School days. Shirley was a bright cheerful person who enriched the lives of those with whom she came in contact. Many fond memories. We were saddened that she was unable to attend our reunion in 2011.We trust your many great memories will sustain you during this time of loss.
    G. Holman King
    Abilene High School Class of 1951

    G. Holman King

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dear Walker Family,
    Please accept the condolences of a long ago friend from Abilene High School days. Shirley was a bright cheerful person who enriched the lives of those with whom she came in contact. Many fond memories. We were saddened that she was unable to attend our reunion in 2011.We trust your many great memories will sustain you during this time of loss.
    G. Holman King
    Abilene High School Class of 1951

  5. The Prendergast Family

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Shirley was the epitome of a true southern woman. No one was a stranger to Shirley. Her gentle, gracious ways and old southern hospitality will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Shirley. Alan, Amy, Sean, Neil and TJ

    The Prendergast Family

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Shirley was the epitome of a true southern woman. No one was a stranger to Shirley. Her gentle, gracious ways and old southern hospitality will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Shirley. Alan, Amy, Sean, Neil and TJ

  6. What a wonderful life to celebrate. I’ll always remember Loos Field and the water tower. Thank you, Shirley.

    Ken Piercy

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    What a wonderful life to celebrate. I'll always remember Loos Field and the water tower. Thank you, Shirley.

  7. i remember your moms laughter. she was always smiling and had a sparkle in her eye. she raised four successful children and she knows each of you loved her very much.

    monique walters

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    i remember your moms laughter. she was always smiling and had a sparkle in her eye. she raised four successful children and she knows each of you loved her very much.

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