Grace Walker

September 11, 1921 - November 8, 2014

Mrs. Grace Walker, Age 93 of Alexandria, TN, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at NHC Healthcare in Smithville, TN. Mrs. Walker was born September 11, 1921 in Liberty, TN, the daughter of the late Eunie and Pearl Barry Givan. She was married to Gordon Walker on September 10, 1942 and he preceded her in death on October 17, 2010. A son-in-law, Homer “Ed” Edwards also preceded her in death on August 18, 2004. She was a 1938 Graduate of Liberty High School and a longtime member of Alexandria First Baptist Church. Mr. Walker is survived by her Daughter, Helen Walker Edwards of Alexandria, TN. Son and Daughter-in-Law, Billy and LaVonne Walker of Alexandria, TN. Six Grandchildren: Steve (Amy) Edwards of Murfreesboro, TN; Angie (Keith) Garrett of Vonore, TN; Tim (Nicole) Edwards of Knoxville, TN; Julie (Kent) Beasley of Lebanon, TN; Jill (Tim) Chappell of Alexandria, TN and Cindy (Kelsey) Evert of Alexandria, TN. Ten Great Grandchildren: Logan, Emma, Ava, Audrey, Colton, Brady, Lola Klaire, Jack Walker, Ben Thomas, and James William. Funeral Services for Mrs. Walker are scheduled to be conducted 1PM, Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the First Baptist Church, Alexandria, TN, with Bro. Billie Friel officiating. Interment will follow in Hillview Memorial Cemetery. The Walker family will receive friends at the Avant Funeral Home, Alexandria, TN, on Monday from 2PM to 8PM and on Tuesday at First Baptist Church from 11AM until service time at 1PM. AVANT FUNERAL HOME, ALEXANDRIA,TN, DIRECTORS.