Ruth Elayne “Bunny” Walton, 66, of Snellville, GA, accepted God’s embrace and passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on February 19, 2019 at Emory Hospital – Decatur after a long battle with cancer.
Elayne was born in Chattanooga, TN on December 7, 1952. She excelled in her studies at Brainerd High School there, and participated in various clubs and activities including the Student Government. She tutored at Chattanooga Boys Club, and was awarded a National Achievement Scholarship, amongst others, to support her college education. She moved to Atlanta in the late 70s to pursue a life with greater opportunities.
She graduated from Mercer University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy, and began her career as a pharmacist at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta. She worked in that capacity for 33 years along with a parallel career at Dekalb Medical Center for 30 years until her retirement in 2016. A keen intellect, she had a no-nonsense approach to life, a penchant for directness and helping anyone in need, and an acerbic sense of humor.
She was the eldest of four children, and firmly embraced her role by leading, supporting, and encouraging her siblings throughout her life. Her love of family was second to none, and she demonstrated it on a daily basis. One of her passions was her work; she was a dedicated, meticulous professional with an acute attention to detail. Another passion was interior design; she loved attending home tours and decorator show houses in her spare time. She was an action movie aficionado with a preference for Sci-Fi, and a soft hearted lady who doted on Penny, the family dog. Bunny was a strong, compassionate woman who touched the lives of many family members, colleagues, and friends.
She is survived by her loving husband Ronald C. Howell; daughter Andrea Toston; mother Fannie Medley; father, James Walton, brothers Kenneth Walton and Chris Matthews; sister Alycia Tatum, In-laws Travis Howell (deceased), Mike Howell (Annie), Ennis Howell (Bolton), Mitch Howell, Emily Howell McLain, Calvin Howell (Angie), Lola Evette Hawthorne (John) and a host of nieces, nephews and special friends.
Words cannot adequately express our loss or how much she will be missed by all who knew her. Our family thanks each of you for your expressions of condolence during this difficult time. Although we will miss her physically, we know that her spiritual presence will always be with us.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Dekalb Medical Foundation, 2701 North Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033.
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