Sardis, Ga – Ola Mae Jenkins Walker, 87, beloved wife of the late Arthur N. Walker, entered into rest Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at University Hospital. She was born April 4, 1920 in Sardis to the late Alex and Ola Broxton Jenkins, having lived in Sardis all of her life. Before her retirement, she was employed as a City Clerk for the City of Sardis. She was a faithful member of Sardis Baptist Church and the Homemakers’ Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her son, Arthur Jerome Walker.
She is survived by two sons, Tracy Walker of Sardis, and Bruce Walker (Carol) of Conyers, GA; nine grandchildren, Leticia Oliver, Jerome Walker, Nicole Walker, Jarrod Walker, Shera Owens, Jason Walker, Holly Walker, Jonathan Walker, and Angelena Walker; fifteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at DeLoach Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church on Thursday, March 20, 2008, with Rev. Ken Nichols officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerome Walker, Jarrod Walker, Jason Walker, Jonathan Walker, Ronnie Owens, and Jeff Oliver. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Homemakers’ Sunday School Class. Mrs. Walker will lie-in-state one hour prior to service.
The family will receive flowers or memorials may be made to Sardis Baptist Church Building Fund, P O Box 280, Sardis, GA 30456
DeLoach Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 842 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531) is serving the Walker Family.