June Marie Walton

It is only a tiny rosebud,

A flower of God's design,

But I cannot unfold the petals

with these clumsy hands of mine,

The secret of unfolding flowers

Is not known to such as I,

The flower God opens so sweetly,

In my hands would fade and die.

If I cannot unfold a rosebud

This flower of God's design,

Then how can I think I have the wisdom

To unfold this life of mine?             

So I'll trust in Him for His leading

Each moment of everyday

So I'll look to him for guidance

Each stop of the Pilgrim way.

For the Pathway that lies Before me,

My heavenly father knows:

I'll trust him to unfold the moments,

Just as he unfolds the rose.

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June Marie Walton 87, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away peacefully Saturday, September 21, 2013. Born June 1, 1926 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Joseph Daniel and Maude Viola (Christian) Kittrell. Married “Shorty” Walton, Feb 15, 1947.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; siblings, Violet, Virgil, Esther, Wayne, and Charles; and granddaughter Diana Jackson.

To carry on her legacy are her three children and their spouses; Shirley Christie (George), Beverly Hobbs (Craig) and Billy Walton (Cathy); grandchildren, Kenneth Smith (Tonya), Crystal Snider (Mike), Jeffrey Hobbs, Jami Stell, Jerry Bridgens (Lori) and Billy Walton (Marty); seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Bonnie Shepherd and Barbara Mellinger; and numerous nieces , nephews other family members and a host of friends.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2013, with family available one hour before service for visitation at Sunny Lane Funeral Home with interment to follow at Sunny Lane Cemetery. To leave condolences please visit www.sunnylanefuneralhome.com