Evelyn Wallace Walker was born November 19, 1934 in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Alexander Wallace Sr. and Marie Patton Wallace Foust. She went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the age of 89.
She grew up in Monroe, Louisiana, where she attended McDonough Girls School through her 8th grade year. She worked as a file clerk in the credit department at Hibernia National Bank from 1951 to 1956 before moving to Shreveport, Louisiana with her husband, Ted T. Walker. While Ted worked at Delta Air Lines as a mechanic, Evelyn worked to obtain her GED from Woodlawn High School.
Evelyn was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She was the best stay at home Mom ever! She was a wonderful cook and always had a home cooked meal ready for her family. Her home was immaculate; floors were swept, everything was organized and kept tidy. Evelyn was very supportive of her husband and children and always had their back. She enjoyed camping with family and friends. Most of all, she treasured her family and loved spending time with them. Her life was a blessing to everyone she met.
Evelyn was passionate about music. Despite having few lessons, she was an accomplished singer, pianist, organist, and played the accordion, and ukulele. She could play music by ear and could begin playing along if someone just hummed a tune. She loved playing music for her family and church, church camps and weddings. She loved refinishing furniture in her spare time. Evelyn was a devoted Christian. She was an active member of Werner Park Church of the Nazarene and GracePointe Church of the Nazarene in Shreveport for over 30 years. She was involved in choir, church camps, VBS, mission work and helping with church meals. Her life was in service to others.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Ted T. Walker, Jr., Thomas L. Hill, Kenneth Roberts and Wayne O. Hagen; son, Mark Clay Walker; sisters, DeJuana Tackett and Dollye Sue Gremillion; and brothers, Alexander Wallace Jr., James Patton Wallace and John Pierce Foust.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Wendy Williams and husband, Mickey; son, Warren Walker and wife Kimberly; grandchildren, Lindsey Slayton and husband, Jesse, Lauren Osborn and husband, Scott, Jessica Walker Smith Roark and husband, Jason and Alexander Williams; great grandchildren, Evan Moult, Veronica Gale Osborn, Valerie Greer Osborn, Evan Smith, Logan Smith, Jillian Smith, Savannah Smith; along with several blended family members and extended family members.
A visitation for Evelyn will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108, followed by a celebration of life at 1:00 PM. She will be laid to rest in Centuries Memorial Park. Officiating the service will be Pastor David B. Craig of GracePointe Church of the Nazarene. Honoring her as pallbearers will be Warren Walker, Mickey Williams, Scott Peeples, Evan Smith, Logan Smith and Geoff Smith.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Patty Linder, Connie and Suzone, for their tireless love and care for Evelyn. They would also like to thank Trisha and Pam from Bristol hospice for their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your church missions department in her honor.
