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Jane Walker Obituary
Jane Maxine Heaston Walker was born in Kansas City, Mo., on March 31, 1932, to Mildred Marie Brahs and Isaac Lorraine Heaston. After graduating from Cotter High School in Arkansas, Jane married Robert Earl McMillin and moved to Texas.
In the 1970s Jane married newspaper owner and publisher, Roger Walker. When he retired they moved to Tyler. At that time Jane earned her pilot's license, and she graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler with a degree in nursing. She was an accomplished nurse, known for her sincere desire to help those in need at the Andrews Center, where she was a psychiatric nurse for the past 10 years.
Intellectually curious, Jane read ferociously, traveled widely, especially where operas were performed, and consumed crossword puzzles. She also was passionate about physical activities: she played tennis, swam, sailed, walked, skied and flew airplanes.
Jane is survived by brothers, Robert Joseph Heaston of Naperville, Ill., James Edward Heaston of Farmington, N.M., William Irving Heaston of Little Rock, Ark., Charles Donald Heaston of Acworth, Ga., and John Buzz Heaston of Longview; sister, Jean Anne Andrews of Smyrna, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, James Allan McMillin and Judy Lee Bryce McMillin of University Park; sons, Robert David McMillin of Baytown, and Ronald Wayne McMillin of San Marcos; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Lee Dickens and Alan Joseph Dickens of Durango, Colo.; stepdaughter, Jo Carol Hunnicutt and stepson-in-law Paul Randy Hunnicutt of Tyler; stepson, Roger Edward Walker Jr. and stepdaughter in-law Nancy Walker of Riverside, Calif.; stepdaughter, Pamela Margaret Walker of Dallas; stepson, Scott Hardeman Walker of Seattle, Wash.; grandchildren, Jennifer Lee Holt, Joanie Michelle Cooley, Janie McMillin and Matthew McMillin; stepgrandchildren, Matthew Walker Barnet, Meredith Kelly Walker, Caroline Elizabeth Stenz, Nancy Suzanne Walker-Lucero, Maxwell Lincoln Walker-Lucero and Forrest Lee Walker; and great-grandchildren, William Solon Holt, James Allan McMillin, Homer Bryce Holt, Edwin Solon Holt, James Harrison Cooley and Charles Preston Cooley. In 1995 Jane was preceded in death by her husband of more than 20 years, Roger Walker.
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Gloria Moore
November 30, 2007
To Family and Friends of Jane Walker:
My best memory of Jane is being so amazed when she parachuted out of a plane a few years ago. We put the pictures of that event into the Andrews Center newsletter, Centerlines, and we were all blow away by what she had accomplished. She was a rare lady who cared deeply for the people she served.
Your family continue in our thoughts and prayers!
Erica Walker
November 28, 2007
My most sincere condolences are with you at this time. I worked with Jane for a while at the center and she was a wonderful person. Remember God answers all prayers.
Sandra Harter Zambello, ANP
November 27, 2007
Jane was a uniquely delightful person and it was a pleasure to know her and work with her. I had the honor to work with Jane for 2 years at the Andrews Center. We enjoyed many memorable social as well as professional moments together. I have such fond memories of her, her energy, her smile and her lovely personality. She had a way of making every occasion a special one and her sense of humor made every day extraordinary. She was always someone I could rely on to help me and corroborate with me especially since I was new to Texas, Tyler and to the Andrews Center. My heart goes out to her family with my deepest sympathy. Jane, You will be genuinely missed!
June Warren
November 27, 2007
My prayers and condolences to the family. Jane was truly a sweet person. We worked the fair concession booth for a co-worker a few years ago and had a ball. She was truly a sweet person and will be greatly missed here at the center.
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Carla Gamblin
November 27, 2007
May God give you strength at this time. Although I only knew Jane a very brief time, I was so impressed by her bubbly personality and love of life.
Sherrie Blaylock
November 27, 2007
My sincere sympathies are with the family. Jane was a very sweet lady and will be remembered fondly.
Teresa Monge
November 27, 2007
Jane was great person, I worked with her for 5 years at the Andrews Center. She was alway so energetic and looked so healthy. I will always remember her big smile! She always wanted to learn Spanish and she was getting good at it. she practice with our Hispanic consumers. I will miss you!
Charlette Gray
November 27, 2007
Although it was as short time that I knew Jane, she was a wonderful person. She was very upbeat, and outgoing. I worked with her a very short 2 months, but she never made me feel out of place. She took me right under her wing and taught me some very important aspects of my job. She even got jealous because she felt like the other staff members were trying to hog me during training. Our time together was short, but sweet. Jane, you will always have a special place in my heart, and your grace, and beauty will be remembered.
Christy Reese
November 26, 2007
Jane was a friend to everyone she knew. I had the privilege of working with her for 4 years at the Andrews Center. I will always remember her smile, laughter, fun spirit, and caring personality. My prayers are with you.
Val Mahood
November 26, 2007
I had the privilidge of working with and being a friend with Jane. It can truly be said she lived life and enjoyed opportumities. She accomplished so much and lived life to the fullest. I will miss her and she will live in my heart.
roger henry
November 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Laura Newsome
November 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I worked with Jane for the 10 years that she was at the Andrews Center. She had a lot of energy and was very passionate in her work. She will definitely be missed by the Andrews Center family.
lynn dickerson
November 26, 2007
Jane touched my heart and life the the two years I was able to work with her at the Andrews Center. I love and will miss her smile and her wonderful sense of humor. She was such a strong lady.
pam summers
November 25, 2007
I begin to work with Jane in 1999 at the Andrews Center. She was very active and busy helping others. She was a real go getter!! She will always be remembered at the center. My prayers to all the family.
Lloyd James Funeral Home
November 25, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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