Laurie Wannamaker Walker

Laurie grew up in St. Matthews and was the daughter of Laurie and Frank Wannamaker. She graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1953 and taught elementary school in Charleston, Charlotte, and Columbia. In 1977, Laurie married Felix D. “Jack” Walker of Columbia, SC, who passed away in December 2019.

Laurie and Jack were part of the Columbia community for over 40 years. She loved the outdoors, all animals (including her numerous rescued dogs and her cat “Morris”) and golf. She was a winner of the ladies’ golf championship at Forest Lake Club. Laurie also enjoyed spending time at her house in Hilton Head Island, where she once owned a Boston Whaler and loved fishing with her dad and brother. Laurie spent many days with her family on the beaches of Sea Pines.

Laurie is survived by her brother, Frank Wannamaker, Jr., of Mt. Pleasant and Hilton Head Island, SC; niece Catherine M. Wannamaker and her husband Nader Chafik of Mt. Pleasant, SC and their children Casey and Scott; and niece Laurie C. Zimmerman of Atlanta, GA.

A graveside service is planned for Laurie at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 in First Presbyterian Churchyard.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212; Recycled Pets, P.O. Box 10626, Rock Hill, SC 29371; or the animal rescue charity of your choice.

Special thanks to all the Walker family, David Fryer, and the wonderful attendants from Daybreak Adult Care Services who headed up Laurie’s care with unending love and support.

Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.