Frances Jean Walker

Frances Jean (Clark) Walker, daughter of the late Lester and Ethel (Allen) Clark, was born April 29, 1936 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania where she grew up and graduated from Wilkinsburg High School in 1955. After graduating from high school, Frances modeled for two years and worked as a stock and office clerk for a clothing store (Oliver Shop) in Pittsburg. On July 21, 1962, Frances was united in marriage to the love of her life (whom she had known since she was 5), Charles Albert Walker. They were married in Pittsburg and spent the next 49 years together before he preceded her in death on July 15, 2012. They were blessed with five children: Susan, John, Stephen, Paul and Iris. Due to Charles being in the military, Frances and the family moved to the Fort Leonard Wood area in 1972 and after his retirement from the military in 1978, they decided to stay in the area and raise their family. Frances worked on Fort Leonard Wood for AFAS and retired in 1996. In her spare time, Frances enjoyed quilting and sewing. She was able to spend more time doing those things she enjoyed after her retirement, but the one thing she enjoyed more than anything was spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren. Frances passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 in her daughter’s home in Nashville having attained the age of 76 years. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. Frances leaves to cherish her memory her five children: Susan Smith (Vernon) of San Pedro, CA, John Michael Walker of Waynesville, MO, Stephen Walker (Deborah) of Richmond, VA, Paul Walker of Carmichael, CA and Iris Link (Tracy Johnson) of Nashville, TN; eight siblings: Martha Garland, Doris Morgan, Helen Nelson, Gloria Jones, David Clark, June Ridley, Patsy Charles and Joan Smith all of Pittsburg, PA; fourteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; several other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Frances was preceded in death by one infant brother, two infant sisters and sister, Mary Coleman. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Rev. Christopher Hendrix officiating. Serving as escorts were Stephen, Paul, Stephen Jr., Michael, Delvin and Myles Walker. Serving as honorary escort was Charles Johnson. Burial followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery – Fort Leonard Wood. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Frances Jean Walker

April 29, 1936 - April 27, 2013