Nova Joyce Walker

Nova lived a full and vibrant life, always bringing warmth and light to those around her. She worked for Galby Vacuum Service and later retired from Lowe’s. A longtime member of Highland Baptist Church in La Marque, she enjoyed serving others and living her faith. Nova was also proud to serve as a Pink Lady, giving her time and care to help those in need.

She had many passions—cross-stitching, working puzzles, tending flowers, and collecting porcelain dolls and pieces of petrified wood. She adored fried chicken, loved being the “family boss,” and was affectionately known as the “#1 Grandma.” Her greatest joy came from her family, and she never missed an opportunity to teach life lessons, offer a helping hand, or simply be there when she was needed.

Nova is survived by her daughter, Barbara Cagle of Shelbyville, TX; sons Ronnie J. Walker and wife Valerie of Texas City, TX, and James Michael Walker of Santa Fe, TX; brother OD Hand of Lakewood, CO; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ed Walker; mother, Johnnie Rea Foster; stepfather, James Edward Foster; son-in-law, Marquette Cagle; and brother-in-law, Jim Langheim.

Visitation will be held at Gipson Funeral Home in Lufkin, TX, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 2:00–3:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 3:00 p.m., officiated by Bro. Jim Housley. Graveside services will take place at Grace Memorial Park in Santa Fe, TX, on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Walker, Ronnie Walker, Ronny Williams, John Hutto, John Michael Walker, and Hayden Aguilar.

Nova’s life was one of love, service, and strength. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and family devotion that will be cherished forever.