Willie Belle Walker, 93, of Rockford, departed her earthly life Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Born April 10, 1919 in Murfreesboro, TN to William and Ada (Renfro) Rhodes. In 1941 she married Lee A. Walker in Kankakee, IL . A devout Christian, she was a woman of prayer, who held an intimate relationship with God.
Willie Belle leaves to cherish her memory, children, Verna (Earl) Hicks, Terry Walker, Marsha Wright, Ravic Walker, Gretchen (William) Hudson; and a host of loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Elliot Walker; and grandchildren, Lance Canada and Tosha Walker.
Funeral service 11a.m. Saturday January 12, at Providence Baptist Church, 2209 Clifton Ave, Rockford. Bishop James E. Washington will be officiating. Visitation from 9a.m. till the time of service. Interment will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park. Online condolences may be submitted at sunsetfhmemgardens.com