Mary Belle Walker

1929 - 2026

Mary Belle Walker, 96, was born Dec. 7, 1929, to Ray and Erma Vest of Polk, and passed peacefully on March 11, 2026.
She married Velbert Walker on Dec.31, 1947, for a total of 78 years. Their life together was built on love, faith, and devotion to family.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; sister Neta Curl; brothers, Charles Vest and Gilbert Olinger; her sister-in-law Ella Mae Vest; brothers-in-law, Vernon Davison, Durward Walker, and Bueford Curl; and a great-grandson Isaac Carrier.
Mary is survived by her husband, Velbert; daughters, Carolyn Carrier (David) of Lockwood, Vesta Seiner (Brent) of Bolivar; her cherished five grandsons, Harry Carrier, Chuck Carrier, Heath Seiner, Derrick Seiner, and Nick Seiner; twelve great-grandchildren and eleven great-great-grandchildren - being a grandma was the greatest joy of her life, and nothing made her prouder than watching them grow - her sisters-in-law, Martha Davison and Ada Lee Walker; and a host of nephews and nieces.
She enjoyed embroidering and made all five grandsons quilts that included the 50 states with the state flower and bird. Other interests of hers included gardening and flowers, reading, and word searches. She also enjoyed road trips with friends and family.
A memorial service was Monday, March 16, at Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar Interment followed the service at Payne Cemetery at Polk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CMH Hospice Services.
Her family would like to thank CMH Hospice and Parkview Health Care Facility for the wonderful care that they provided. She will be greatly missed