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Matleen Walker Obituary
She was born on March 17, 1918 in Dinwiddie County, Va. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Walker and Lelia Malone Walker.
She accepted Christ at an early age at Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, Va. When she moved to Petersburg, she joined Mount Olivet Baptist Church.
She attended school in Dinwiddie and college at Virginia State. Her early career choice was that of cosmetology. Later she worked for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service in management, where she retired after 20 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Mrs. Frances Price and her four brothers, Samuel Walker, Clarence Walker, John Walker, and Altro Lee Walker.
She is survived by her devoted sister, Mrs. Maude Sanders, and sister-in-law, Mrs. Gloria Walker, both of Petersburg, Va. Aunt Skeeter will be lovingly missed by her nephews and nieces, Harold Price Jr., Jacqueline Bethel, Reginald Price, Jane Rene Baylor, Wayne Price, Keith Price and Sabrena Sanders, all of Petersburg, Va; Gail Walker Jarrett of Charlotte, N.C., Valerie Walker Brooks of Richmond, Va., Ambers Sanders Jr. of Nashua, N.H, Stefan Sanders, Atlanta, Ga., Michael Sanders of Arlington, Va., Johnitra Walker Bland of St. Louis, Mo., Patrica Bethel Mann and Altro Foy Walker, both deceased. She leaves to cherish her fond memories, a number of great-nephews and great-nieces, extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Maude Sanders, 828 Augusta Ave., Petersburg.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 at the chapel J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. with the Rev. Anthony Washington, pastor of First Baptist Church, Claremont, officiating. Interment will follow in the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
Family members are and friends are invited to view a memorial video at the funeral establishment or on line at www.jmwlkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Brenda Broner
October 23, 2008
Dear Family,
Death, dear friends, is a time for tears mingled with the greatest sincerity in turning to our Heavenly Father, the hearer of prayer. Now as never before, pour out your heart in prayer for insight, and for strength.
The Bible encourages us to do just that , Peter says: "Throw all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7) How comforting are the words of God at Isaiah 57:15; "This is what the High and Lofty One, who is residing forever and whose name is holy, has said: 'In the height and in the holy place is where I reside, also with the one crushed and lowly in spirit."
The crushed one clings to the Father, dear friends, there is a greater intimacy than ever before. "The nearer you go to God, the nearer He will come to you," writes James. (James 4:8) James assures us that God is willing to give us the necessary wisdom and strength for recovery.
Remain close to God my dear family and He will continue to see you through this ordeal.
Virginia (Patsy) Latney
October 16, 2008
To The Family,
How blessed are we who put our faith in God, for no matter how difficult it is to bear the pain of parting, we have His promise that one day we'll be reunited with those who have gone before us to our heavenly home. In another home, in a happier place, in a beautiful forever..... you'll meet again. In Your Time of Loss May God's Promise Bring You Peace
Sorrowfully Submitted,
The Sturdivant Family
October 15, 2008
We will all miss Aunt Skeeter, listening to her stories and receiving her homemade craft projects. She loved winning at Bingo and her shopping sprees. Our prayers are with you all.
Uthai Harris
October 13, 2008
May you find comfort in knowing that I share the pain of your loss. May the memories of happy times, and the assurance of God's love sustain you as you celebrate the well spent, and loving life of Miss Matleen.
JEAN STRETCHER-DILLARD
October 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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