Waterford-Phyllis L. Walker, 89, of Greentree Manor, formerly of Norwich, CT died on Friday June 29, 2012. Mrs. Walker was born in Norwich on March 27, 1923 the daughter of the late Charles F. and Mary (Leete) Ludlow. She married Charles E. Walker on March 8, 1947 at Central Baptist Church in Norwich, CT. He predeceased her on October 14, 2001.
She graduated from the Norwich Free Academy in 1941. After graduation, she was employed at the former Thermos Company. She also worked at the former Laurel Gift & Card Shop in Norwich, and the Well-Child Clinic at United Community Services, caring for many children in the Norwich area. She was a very devoted wife, mother, Nana and G.G. All who knew her loved her.
Mrs. Walker was a professionally trained vocalist and sang locally for many years. Her favorite place to sing was in her own church, Central Baptist, where she was a member for 76 years. Music was a focal point in her life. Throughout the years she provided leadership to many children’s music workshops, plays, pageants and her beloved Chancel Choir. She directed the Chancel Choir beginning in September of 1958 and held that position at Central Baptist for 17 years. It gave her great joy to have given the gift of music to so many young women. She was a soprano in the Senior Choir for over 50 years. She was an active member and served on many boards and committees throughout her many years of membership.
Mrs. Walker is survived by a daughter Nancy W. Hopkins and her husband Mark of Norwich; her granddaughter Shannon L. Hopkins and her partner ToddRay Taylor of Norwich; her grandson Michael A. Hopkins and his fiancée Kerrie-Ann Greene of Florida. She is blessed with three great grandchildren; Chelsea Lynn Taylor and Jackson Ray Taylor of Norwich and Travis Michael Hopkins of Florida. She is also blessed with many nieces and nephews and their extended families who provided her with so much love and happiness. She was predeceased by a son, Alan H. Walker, who died in 1971.
Family and friends may visit Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St., Norwich on Friday, July 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Central Baptist Church, 2 Union Street, Norwich on Saturday July 7th at 11:00 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Maplewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Central Baptist Church. Please visit www.churchandallen.com to leave an online condolence for the Walker family.
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