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Birmingham, Alabama
CYNTHIA WILLIAMS WALTON, on March 8, 2021, in the company of her daughter Melvia and sister Melvia, while carefully attended to by a loving, dedicated team of UAB nurses. Resting on her confident and determined faith, she loved above all else her family, and teaching children to read. An extremely loyal, dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., her leadership roles included serving as president of the Birmingham Alumnae Chapter. Following her retirement from the Central Staff of Jefferson County Board of Education, she committed much of her time volunteering at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Vulcan Park. In addition, she served as a reading tutor at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, her place of worship. She was married to the late Reginald Walton, Jr. Among those cherishing her memory are: her children, Melvia and Keith; her grandchildren, Rachel, Alexander and Gabrielle; her sister and brother-in-law Melvia and Danny; her brother and sister-in-law James, Jr., and Joan Craig; devoted nephews Andre, Eric and Christopher; and dear cousin Deveta Peoples. She will be dearly missed by many other family members, sorors, colleagues and friends. Reposing 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CT, on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Smith & Gaston Funeral Services, 102 6th Avenue Southwest, Birmingham. The family will receive friends at Smith and Gaston, 102 6th Avenue Southwest, Birmingham, from 12 Noon -1:00 pm CT. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 pm CT on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Zion Memorial Gardens, 501 Tarrant Huffman Road, Birmingham. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that you consider making a contribution either to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, or the American Heart Association.
Read MorePrayers for your eternal rest and peace. Continue to watch over your family, especially your daughter and son. Thank you for being such a positive and loving Soror to all. You are missed yet memories are cherished.
Crystal Brown
March 05, 2023 | Friend
You are remembered always dear Soror. I get to see you through your daughter (my linesister). Your love and style is ever present. Continue to watch over us and rest in heavenly peace.
Crystal Brown
March 05, 2022 | Friend
Andre,
My cousin, I am sorry to read about the passing of your dear aunt. A kind and beautiful person who helped instill the value of character and the true meaning of education into my teenage life when I came over to do yard work and painting around your great grandfather's house. I watched her, her husband Reginald and her sister Malva closely in their pursuit of life, liberty and happiness. I will always hold a special place in my heart for this great family. We will continue to pray...
Walter Rice, Jr.
March 26, 2021 | Birmingham, AL | Acquaintance
March 19, 2021
To: Melvia and Keith:
Her love shall ever light your path, Just know her hand are there.
To guard you and your soul to keep, and lift you from despair.
I worked with Cynthia for many years, she was the best co-worker.
Katie Gregg
March 19, 2021 | Coworker
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dr. Emma Thornton Shepard
March 19, 2021 | Friend
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Soror Walton personally, but have come to know of her through her younger sister Melvia. I know that she was a beautiful woman, elegant in physical presence, dedicated to her church and sorority and loved by her family. May she rest in sweet and eternal peace.
Ann Pope
March 16, 2021 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
Dearest Melvia!
I was sooo saddened to hear of your mother's transition!
May the PEACE & COMFORT of GOD be with you & your family during this most difficult time of loss!
With deepest sympathy,
Tijuan
Tijuan Jones White
March 14, 2021 | Acquaintance
Soror Walton was a blessing and will be missed. We know that she is with the Almighty GOD.
Kirsti M Kimble
March 13, 2021
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mom, Melvia. I would like to think that our moms have met in Heaven and our talking about their girls. Love you, dear friend!
Daphne Powell
March 13, 2021 | Friend
