Skippie Lou Walker
Skippie Lou Walker Beloved wife, mom, sister and friend, Skippie Lou Walker, 82 years old, and a resident of Forney, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 20,2024.
Skippie was born at home on December 24, 1942. She grew up on her family’s farm in Edgewood, TX. After graduating from high school, she attended Trinity Valley Community college for a couple of years and eventually moved to Dallas, TX to work for Southwestern Bell. She retired from Southwestern Bell after 33 years of service as an Ad Valorem Tax Manager. After retiring from Southwestern Bell, she worked at the Tarrant County Tax office for a few years as well. She was a dedicated woman of her faith and volunteered at her church, First Baptist Church of Forney, in the front office, Vacation Bible School, Cubbies and managed the maintenance of the missionary house for approximately 5 years. Skippie was a member of the Forney Garden Club for 10 years serving various positions including the final 4 as the club president. She dedicated her time to help improve the gardens in the city. Skippie was such a bright light to everyone she knew and was always a great encouragement to all that crossed her path. Her joy was contagious and her love for her family was evident.
Her surviving relatives are her spouse Loyal Eugene Walker, and children Layron Halbrook, Laura & Joel Groves, Mark & Kristi Walker, Kim Brulee, grandchildren Jace Halbrook, DaNeill Reyenga, Blaise Halbrook, Alexandria Groves, Brianna Groves, Miranda Groves, Levi Groves, Matt Scoggins, Monica, Darcee Faulk and many many great grandchildren, siblings Selma Dawson, Glenn (Buzzy) Valentine, Mae Valentine, Fay Chitty, Ruth Sellers, and Jesse Valentine.
Preceding her in death are her loving parents Raymond Henry Valentine, and Opal Viola Baugh Valentine. Her siblings Guinave Valentine Hawkins, Monnie Idella Furrh, Raymond (Buddy) Henry Valentine Jr. and her stepson John Allen Walker.
Funeral services will be held on Friday October 25, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Forney with visitation starting at 10:00am and services beginning at 11:00am.
As much as Skippie loves flowers, she also loved spreading the gospel to the world. You can donate to Student Missions at First Baptist Forney in honor of Skippie Walker. Use the link below and select Missions - In memory of Skippie Walker. Give