Daphna "Losa" Martin Walker

Mrs. Walker was born October 11, 1927 in Burke, Texas, the daughter of the late Ona and Clyde Martin. She passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Theresa Walker of Longview; grandchildren, Ryan Walker of Houston, Jordan Walker of Longview, Brandon Gleason and wife Ashley of Longview, and Heather Robbins and husband Tom of Georgetown; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Martha Lou Carroll of Lufkin; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her husband, Hulon Walker in 1993; brothers, Pete, Bill and Delbert Martin; and sister, Louise Bridges.

Mrs. Walker was “Meme” to her grandchildren, who were her passion. She was a great cook. At family gatherings, it is remembered that Losa and Hoot (Hulon) enjoyed providing great food, usually at the grandparents’’ home. She was devoted housewife and mother, who also enjoyed taking Robert to his weekend golf tournaments – those were happy times to her. She was retired from Sears & Roebuck where she was a switchboard operator and accounting clerk. Mrs. Walker was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Mrs. Walker’s family wishes to extend special thanks to Glenda Smith, Steve Walker, and the wonderful staff at Woodland Heights Medical Center for their loving care.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening at Gipson Funeral Home.

Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com

Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home