Eugenie Walker Rees

Eugenie Walker Rees, 81, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. She was born on March 7, 1927, in Wilksbarre, Pa., and was the daughter of the late William and Claire Walker. Eugenie was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 40 years. She also helped start the Children's Outreach Program through the church and she helped start the Third Street Coffeehouse in the basement of Trinity United Methodist Church, which has been going strong for over 20 years. She was the first professional legal secretary to be certified in the Roanoke Valley. She worked for Mr. Lawrence Musgrove, Attorney at Law, for 45 years. In addition to her parents, Eugenie was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Rees Jr.; and a beloved friend, Wilmer Clark. She is survived by her daughters, Jackie Rees of Roanoke, and Debbie Rees of Catawba; two grandchildren, Adam Smith and Anne Smith; two brothers, William Walker of Cleveland, Ohio, and Paul Walker and wife, Barbara, of Roanoke; her best friend since kindergarten, Beatrice Miller of Cleveland, Ohio; many close friends and bridge partners; and her adoring cat, "Prissy." A funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son with the Reverend Bill Logan officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, March 6, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. To send condolences online, please register at www.johnmoakey.com.